The 2002 New York City Marathon was the 33rd running of the annual marathon race in New York City, United States, which took place on Sunday, November 4. The men's elite race was won by Kenya's Rodgers Rop in a time of 2:08:07 hours while the women's race was won in 2:25:56 by Joyce Chepchumba, also of Kenya.
| 33rd New York City Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Venue | New York City, United States |
| Date | November 4 |
| Champions | |
| Men | Rodgers Rop (2:08:07) |
| Women | Joyce Chepchumba (2:25:56) |
| Wheelchair men | Krige Schabort (1:38:27) |
| Wheelchair women | Cheri Blauwet (2:14:39) |
This was the first time in Marathon history that three men from Kenya placed first, second, and third in a marathon. This also was the first time a man and woman from Kenya won the men's and women's race in a marathon as well.[1]
In the wheelchair races, Americans Krige Schabort (1:38:27) and Cheri Blauwet (2:14:39) won the men's and women's divisions, respectively. In the handcycle race, Switzerland's Franz Nietlispach (1:26:57) and America's Helene Hines (1:59:26) were the winners.
A total of 31,824 runners finished the race, 21,634 men and 10,190 women.[2]
Results edit
Men edit
Women edit
| Position | Athlete | Nationality | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Joyce Chepchumba |  Kenya |
2:25:56 |
 |
Lyubov Denisova |  Russia |
2:26:17 |
 |
Esther Kiplagat | Kenya |
2:27:00 |
| 4 | Marla Runyan |  United States |
2:27:10 |
| 5 | Margaret Okayo | Kenya |
2:27:46 |
| 6 | Kerryn McCann |  Australia |
2:27:51 |
| 7 | Lornah Kiplagat | Kenya |
2:28:41 |
| 8 | Lyudmila Petrova | Russia |
2:29:00 |
| 9 | Milena Glusac | United States |
2:31:14 |
| 10 | Zinaida Semenova | Russia |
2:31:39 |
| 11 | Sonia O'Sullivan |  Ireland |
2:32:06 |
| 12 | Sylvia Mosqueda | United States |
2:33:47 |
| 13 | Kimberly Fitchen | United States |
2:38:05 |
| 14 | Carol Howe |  Canada |
2:38:37 |
| 15 | Faustina-Maria Ramos |  Spain |
2:39:40 |
| 16 | Shelly Steely | United States |
2:44:51 |
| 17 | Janina Malska |  Poland |
2:45:42 |
| 18 | Makiko Hotta |  Japan |
2:46:50 |
| 19 | Maura Danahy | United States |
2:47:37 |
| 20 | Emily LeVan | United States |
2:48:58 |
| — | Olivera Jevtić |  Yugoslavia |
DQ |
| — | Maria Guida |  Italy |
DNF |
| — | Jane Salumäe |  Estonia |
DNF |
| — | Lyudmila Biktasheva | Russia |
DNF |
| — | Sylvia Skvortsova | Russia |
DNF |
- Olivera Jevtić of Serbia originally finished in third place in a time of 2:26:44 hours but was later disqualified after testing positive for ephedrine, a banned stimulant.[3]
Wheelchair men edit
| Position | Athlete | Nationality | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| |
Krige Schabort | United States |
1:38:27 |
| |
Ernst van Dyk |  South Africa |
1:45:16 |
| |
Paul Nunnari | Australia |
1:51:46 |
| 4 | Saúl Mendoza | United States |
1:52:48 |
| 5 | Tyler Byers | United States |
1:53:36 |
| 6 | Antonio Nogueira | United States |
1:59:17 |
| 7 | Kamel Ayari |  Tunisia |
2:06:21 |
| 8 | Patrick Doak | United States |
2:07:10 |
| 9 | Chad Johnson | United States |
2:12:32 |
| 10 | Carlos Roberto Oliveira |  Brazil |
2:17:18 |
Wheelchair women edit
| Position | Athlete | Nationality | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| |
Cheri Blauwet | United States |
2:14:39 |
| |
Francesca Porcellato | Italy |
2:27:08 |
| |
Michelle Lewis |  United Kingdom |
3:17:27 |
| 4 | Christy Campbell | Canada |
3:37:15 |
| 5 | Corre Meyer | United States |
5:58:56 |
| 6 | Sister Mary Gladys | United States |
6:11:35 |
| 7 | Coleen Morrison |  Jamaica |
6:15:13 |
Handcycle men edit
| Position | Athlete | Nationality | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| |
Franz Nietlispach |  Switzerland |
1:26:57 |
| |
Carlos Moleda | United States |
1:33:02 |
| |
Todd Philpott | Australia |
1:38:16 |
| 4 | Bogdan Krol | Poland |
1:38:28 |
| 5 | Matthew Updike | United States |
1:41:12 |
Handcycle women edit
| Position | Athlete | Nationality | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| |
Helene Hines | United States |
1:59:26 |
| |
Kirsty Digger | United States |
2:13:22 |
| |
Graziella Calimero | Italy |
2:52:11 |
| 4 | Graciela Ramirez | United States |
3:15:52 |
| 5 | Isabel Bohn | United States |
3:23:13 |
References edit
- ^ "Kenya sweeps marathon honors at 2002 NYC Marathon in men's and women's race". voanews.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ New York City Marathon - Race Results. Marathon Guide. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ Jevtic Stripped of New York Marathon Finish for Doping. Haaretz (2003-08-01). Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- Results
- 2002 New York Marathon Results. New York Road Runners. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- Results. Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
External links edit