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Nathan Martin wins closest-ever Los Angeles marathon in its 40-year history

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Dani AnguianoMarch 15, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Nathan Martin wins closest-ever Los Angeles marathon in its 40-year history
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Nathan Martin, a track coach and substitute teacher from Michigan, won the Los Angeles Marathon in a stunning upset, achieving the closest finish in the race's 40-year history. The 36-year-old Martin finished the 26.2-mile race in 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 18 seconds, narrowly beating Kenyan runner Michael Kimani Kamau at the finish line. Martin's victory marks him as the first Black American to win the Los Angeles Marathon. He attributed his win to pushing himself throughout the race, particularly in the final miles. Kamau, who collapsed after the finish, may have been hampered by a spectator and misdirection in the final stretch. The marathon took place last weekend in Los Angeles.

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John W Davis ×230% Duluth, Minnesota 35% Michigan 40% Grandma's Marathon 40% Kenya 40% Los Angeles ×470% Michael Kimani Kamau ×680% Los Angeles Marathon ×485% Nathan Martin ×690%

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