Andreas Almgren achieved victory in the New York City Marathon on his debut. Sheila Chepkirui reclaimed her position as the women's champion. Jess McClain achieved a significant milestone as the first American woman on the NYC Marathon podium in eight years. A 24-year-old runner met with an unfortunate accident during her first marathon. CVR Energy is in advanced negotiations a $4 billion deal to acquire Marathon's refineries. Tom Dumoulin was among retired cyclists at the New York Marathon. Linda Ashmore, an 80-year-old, is now an Ironman and marathon champion. The Ayla Red Sea Half Marathon aims to promote sports tourism in Aqaba.