There actually are a couple of Kenyans as well this year. *Flipagram: Meet the 5th Ave. Pros
Jenny Simpson and Nick Willis were all smiles crossing the finish of the NYRR Fifth Avenue Mile presented by Nissan here today, winning handily under perfectly blue skies. Running away from the field at halfway, Simpson cruised to her victory in a very fast 4:19.3, while Willis waited until the final 600 meters to separate from the field. His winning time was 3:52.1.
Full results of the pro races for the 2013 NYRR 5th Avenue Mile Presented by Nissan.
Malcolm Gladwell has said in the past that LetsRun.com is one of his favorite web sites.