2016 United Airlines NYC Half

March 20, 2016

New York, NY

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Highlights

After Stellar 2015, Ben True Turns His Sights To Bigger Things In 2016

After a fantastic 2015, Ben True is very bullish on 2016 even if he is a little banged up right now. Update: True has withdrawn from this weekend's United Airlines NYC Half but you can still learn about how his off-season is going.

Molly Huddle Wins 2016 NYC Half In Controversial Fashion (67:41 CR), Stephen Sambu Rolls In 61:16

The women's race was super-tight and people are wondering if Huddle should have been given the DQ. Decide for yourself.
*MB: Molly Huddle Interference? Should Huddle have been DQd for flailing her arms out at United Airlines NYC Half?

On The Boards

Molly Huddle Interference? Should Huddle have been DQd for flailing her arms out at United Airlines NYC Half?

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Deadspin:

Molly Huddle-NYC Half Finish Top Story On Deadspin: "If You See Something, Say Something. Unless It's About A Fellow American."

The writer doesn't think Huddle should have been so indignant about people questioning whether she should have been DQed.
*MB: Molly Huddle Interference? Should Huddle have been DQd for flailing her arms out at United Airlines NYC Half?

MB Molly Huddle Interference? Should Huddle have been DQd for flailing her arms out at United Airlines NYC Half?

Sports Illustrated:

Q&A With Molly Huddle Who Wasn't Happy With The Controversial Response To Her NYC Half Finish

This message board thread about Huddle's finish generated 10-pages of debate. We recap the race and finish here and gives our thoughts here in the WTW.
*MB: Molly Huddle Interference? Should Huddle have been DQd for flailing her arms out at United Airlines NYC Half?

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