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Matt Richtman Becomes First American Man to Win LA Marathon in 31 Years

The 25-year-old Illinois native clocked a personal best of 2:07:56 in just his second marathon, breaking a decades-long drought for U.S. runners.

Matthew Richtman wins the 40th annual Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 16, 2025. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
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Matt Richtman of the United States crosses the finish line and wins the 2025 Los Angeles Marathon at Westfield Century City on March 16, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Luke Hales/Getty)

Overview

  • Matt Richtman, 25, won the 2025 Los Angeles Marathon with a time of 2:07:56, the eighth-fastest marathon time ever by an American man.
  • This victory marks the first time an American man has won the LA Marathon since Paul Pilkington's triumph in 1994.
  • Richtman surged ahead at the halfway point, finishing nearly three minutes ahead of second-place finisher Athanas Kioko of Kenya.
  • The race, celebrating its 40th anniversary, featured over 26,000 participants and traversed iconic Los Angeles landmarks including Dodger Stadium and Hollywood.
  • Richtman, a former All-American at Montana State University, expressed aspirations to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, potentially on a similar course.