Marathon Debutant Almgren Joins Chepkirui, Hug and Debrunner as New York Winners
The men's open champion ran his first marathon as the race marked a five-borough anniversary.
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Explain what the 1976 anniversary refers to and how the organiser described participation this year.
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It marks 50 years since the course first passed through all five boroughs. The organiser estimated that nearly 60,000 athletes participated this year.
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