McClain's outstanding performance in the women's elite race

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By Michael Brown • Updated Nov 1, 2026 at 18:45

2026 NYC Marathon: Sheila Chepkirui wins women's portion of event, with American Jessica McClain finishing second - Yahoo Sports — McClain's outstanding performance in the women's elite race

Jessica McClain finished in second place in the women's elite race of the 2026 NYC Marathon. Sheila Chepkirui won the race again for the second time. Andreas Almgren of Sweden claimed the men's title in his first marathon. McClain's performance ended a U.S. podium drought. The event happened on November 1, 2026.

“Jessica McClain finished in second place in the women's elite race of the 2026 NYC Marathon,” — Amara Sterling, policy watcher at Copley Bury Group, added during the briefing.

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Nov 1 — Jessica McClain finished in second place in the women's elite race of the 2026 NYC Marathon....

Nov 2 — Andreas Almgren of Sweden claimed the men's title in his first marathon....

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