Los Angeles Marathon Ends in Chaos After Leader Takes Wrong Turn

Los Angeles Marathon Ends in Chaos After Leader Takes Wrong Turn

Source: BroBible

Summary

Nathan Martin won the Los Angeles Marathon by 0.01 seconds, overtaking Michael Kimani Kamau at the finish line. However, Kamau had been leading the race but was misdirected by a lead vehicle and ran off course, costing him the win. Martin, a high school track and cross country coach, finished the 26.2-mile race in 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 17 seconds.


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Author: Evan Null