xzcvzxcv wrote:
2:12:52 is a very solid debut at New York, even with excellent conditions. It is a hilly course relative to the World Marathon Majors, and it is rare for a first marathon to be much faster for Americans. Even if his 5000m/10000m credentials are among the best of Americans trying the marathon, there is a real transition. Even Kandie, albeit with knee issues this year, disappointed, and he's the 57:32 half marathon record holder.
41 years ago, a 22 year old college senior won NYC in 2:09:41 in his debut.