Andreas Almgren claimed the title in the New York City Marathon on his debut. Sheila Chepkirui regained her title as the women's champion. Jess McClain became the first American woman on the NYC Marathon podium in eight years. A 24-year-old runner met with an unfortunate accident during her first marathon. CVR Energy is near to completing a $4 billion deal to acquire Marathon's refineries. Tom Dumoulin was among former cyclists at the New York Marathon. Linda Ashmore, an 80-year-old, is now an Ironman and marathon titlist. The Ayla Red Sea Half Marathon aims to promote sports tourism in Aqaba.