Andreas Almgren achieved victory 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 close to finalizing a $4 billion deal to purchase Marathon's refineries. Tom Dumoulin was among ex-professional cyclists at the New York Marathon. Linda Ashmore, an 80-year-old, is now an Ironman and marathon champion. The Ayla Red Sea Half Marathon aims to encourage sports tourism in Aqaba.