The New York City Marathon on Sunday broke the record for the world's largest marathon, with 55,646 runners crossing the finish line in Central Park, organisers said. That beat the record set by Berlin's Marathon in September,

First-place athletes in the wheelchair division get $35,000 each and are eligible for a $50,000 bonus if they break the course record. In addition to doling out cash rewards, the New York City Marathon raises millions annually from tens of thousands of ...

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