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.

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.