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First U.S. man since 1982 wins NYC Marathon

Tony Valdivieso — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:46:18 +0000

"Back from the race. Go USA! Meb Keflezighi is first American man to win marathon since '82." @TriciaWho

After a 27 year drought, an American won the New York City Marathon on Sunday. Meb Keflezighi, 34, became the first U.S. man to win the marathon since 1982. Alongside Keflezighi, five other Americans placed in the top ten.

Though Keflezighi took home a silver medal in 2004 Olympics marathon, his performance at the NYC marathon marked his first major marathon victory. “U.S.A. gave me all the opportunity in the world, education, sports, lifestyle… This is so special to me,” Keflezighi told the New York Times. He crossed the finish line with a personal best time of 2:09:15.

According to CNN, Keflezighi emigrated to California in 1987, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1998. One of 11 children, Keflezighi fled with his family from war-torn Eritrea during the countrys conflict with Ethiopia.

Twitterers were happy to learn of Keflezighi’s performance and accomplishment. It didn’t simply symbolize an American resurgence in the marathon; to many, it symbolized the American dream:

LarryJoe88 It was great to see the men’s winner break the tape with USA in bold letters across his chest. An American man won the NYC marathon! Cool. 01 Nov 2009 from TwitterBerry

erinbyrne Congrats @runmeb on winning the NYC marathon. Nice to have a winner running for the stars and stripes. 01 Nov 2009 from web

doccrynes Congrats to Meb K. First American winner of NYC Marathon since 1982…USA!…USA!…USA!!! 01 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck

HutchDeLoach Enjoyed the NY City Marathon on TV today. So exciting to see a USA men’s winner again after so long that I had to go for a run to celebrate! 01 Nov 2009 from web

BarbaraKB Winner of NYC marathon: another great story of US as the land of opportunity. 02 Nov 2009 from UberTwitter

vizval Winner of NY marathon said he’s living his dream. Dream big & bright and #visualize big & bright and you’ll live big & bright. 02 Nov 2009 from web

jonathanwolfson Can’t get any more American than good ol’ boy, winner of the men’s NYC marathon, #MebKefleghizi. 02 Nov 2009 from txt

Keflezighi, a member of the Twitterverse himself, had a simple message to share:

runmeb what a magic day. Going to after race dinner. 02 Nov 2009 from mobile web

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TwitPics: 2009 New York City Marathon

Tony Valdivieso — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:41:24 +0000

Over 40,000 people took part in the 2009 New York City Marathon, running through Manhattan, Queens and Central Park on Sunday. While this years race turned out to be an historic one, with Meb Keflezighi becoming the first American to win the marathon since 1982, one man’s story can’t tell the whole story.

While some celebrities and many professional athletes take part in the marathon each year, the vast majority of participants are average people competing just for fun. According to the Huffington Post, over two million spectators line the course while approximately 315 million watch the race on television.

Whether spectating from the sidelines or from their apartments along the course, many Twitterers posted pictures which help to tell the story.

@TroyPayne

Toch maar even naar buiten gegaan voor de New York City Marathon! Super event (Anyway just gone out for New York City Marathon! Super event) @Langace

NYC Marathon from Bergen at 4th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217 #marathon #nyc #brooklyn @joannabethpdot

NYC marathon! I could never do it myself, but watching gives me goosies! @novelwhore

Marathon from my fire escape @Feliceeva

NYC Marathon @pb83

NYC Marathon. Mile 24.75. @Mainelife

nyc marathon final stretch @DanKaps

@jerry_bell

Finish line NYC Marathon. Amazing logistics involved @Mainelife

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