Romanchuk and Scaroni Make History at NYC Marathon Wheelchair Races
Daniel Romanchuk and Susannah Scaroni become the first Americans to win both men's and women's wheelchair events at the New York City Marathon.
- Daniel Romanchuk ended Marcel Hug's three-year winning streak in the men's wheelchair race, finishing in 1 hour, 36 minutes, and 31 seconds.
- Susannah Scaroni dominated the women's wheelchair race, securing her second win after a previous victory in 2022.
- Romanchuk's victory marks his third win at the NYC Marathon, having previously won in 2018 and 2019.
- Marcel Hug, known as the 'Silver Bullet,' was leading but fell behind after his wheelchair was clipped during the race.
- The event marked a historic moment as it was the first time both wheelchair races were won by Americans.