Overview
- Matt Richtman, a former Montana State All-American, broke a 31-year drought for American men in the Los Angeles Marathon with his victory on March 16, 2025.
- Richtman completed the race in 2:07:56, achieving the eighth-fastest marathon time ever by an American and winning by nearly three minutes.
- This was only Richtman’s second marathon, following his debut at the 2024 Twin Cities Marathon, where he finished fourth.
- Richtman credited his win to a combination of crowd support, strategic pacing, and a decisive mid-race surge that left the competition behind.
- The victory has sparked speculation about Richtman’s potential to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, as he expressed interest in preparing for the event.