Photo Gallery: 2011 NYC 1/2 Marathon Men’s Race
- By Mario Fraioli
- Published Mar. 20, 2011
- Updated Jun. 30, 2011 at 1:48 PM UTC
2011 NYC Half Marathon Men's Race
The men's elite field takes to the start line.
Great Britain’s Mo Farah made his half marathon debut a memorable one, winning the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday in an impressive 1 hour and 23 seconds. He outkicked 2010 NYC Marathon winner Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia for the narrow two-second victory. Farah’s Oregon Project teammate Galen Rupp, also making his debut at the 13.1-mile distance, finished third in 1:00:30. Check out these great photos of the men’s race from PhotoRun.net.
2011 NYC Half Marathon Men's Race
It's Halloween in March! Galen Rupp was in full ninja attire at the start of the race.
Great Britain’s Mo Farah made his half marathon debut a memorable one, winning the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday in an impressive 1 hour and 23 seconds. He outkicked 2010 NYC Marathon winner Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia for the narrow two-second victory. Farah’s Oregon Project teammate Galen Rupp, also making his debut at the 13.1-mile distance, finished third in 1:00:30. Check out these great photos of the men’s race from PhotoRun.net.
2011 NYC Half Marathon Men's Race
Mo Farah, who recently won the European Indoor 3,000-meter championship, showed on Sunday that he has incredible range.
Great Britain’s Mo Farah made his half marathon debut a memorable one, winning the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday in an impressive 1 hour and 23 seconds. He outkicked 2010 NYC Marathon winner Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia for the narrow two-second victory. Farah’s Oregon Project teammate Galen Rupp, also making his debut at the 13.1-mile distance, finished third in 1:00:30. Check out these great photos of the men’s race from PhotoRun.net.
2011 NYC Half Marathon Men's Race
Galen Rupp of the United States approaches the finish line.
Great Britain’s Mo Farah made his half marathon debut a memorable one, winning the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday in an impressive 1 hour and 23 seconds. He outkicked 2010 NYC Marathon winner Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia for the narrow two-second victory. Farah’s Oregon Project teammate Galen Rupp, also making his debut at the 13.1-mile distance, finished third in 1:00:30. Check out these great photos of the men’s race from PhotoRun.net.
2011 NYC Half Marathon Men's Race
Great Britain’s Mo Farah made his half marathon debut a memorable one, winning the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday in an impressive 1 hour and 23 seconds. He outkicked 2010 NYC Marathon winner Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia for the narrow two-second victory. Farah’s Oregon Project teammate Galen Rupp, also making his debut at the 13.1-mile distance, finished third in 1:00:30. Check out these great photos of the men’s race from PhotoRun.net.
2011 NYC Half Marathon Men's Race
Mo Farah, a longtime adidas athlete who started training under coach Alberto Salazar earlier this year, ran his first race in a Nike kit on Sunday.
Great Britain’s Mo Farah made his half marathon debut a memorable one, winning the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday in an impressive 1 hour and 23 seconds. He outkicked 2010 NYC Marathon winner Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia for the narrow two-second victory. Farah’s Oregon Project teammate Galen Rupp, also making his debut at the 13.1-mile distance, finished third in 1:00:30. Check out these great photos of the men’s race from PhotoRun.net.
2011 NYC Half Marathon Men's Race
Mo Farah raises his arms in victory with Gebre Gebremariam only two seconds behind.
Great Britain’s Mo Farah made his half marathon debut a memorable one, winning the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday in an impressive 1 hour and 23 seconds. He outkicked 2010 NYC Marathon winner Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia for the narrow two-second victory. Farah’s Oregon Project teammate Galen Rupp, also making his debut at the 13.1-mile distance, finished third in 1:00:30. Check out these great photos of the men’s race from PhotoRun.net.
2011 NYC Half Marathon Men's Race
The top 3, from left to right: Gebre Gebremariam (2nd, 1:00:25), Mo Farah (1st, 1:00:23), Galen Rupp (3rd, 1:00:30).
Great Britain’s Mo Farah made his half marathon debut a memorable one, winning the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday in an impressive 1 hour and 23 seconds. He outkicked 2010 NYC Marathon winner Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia for the narrow two-second victory. Farah’s Oregon Project teammate Galen Rupp, also making his debut at the 13.1-mile distance, finished third in 1:00:30. Check out these great photos of the men’s race from PhotoRun.net.
2011 NYC Half Marathon Men's Race
Mo Farah's half marathon debut was a successful one, as the Brit won in 1:00:23 over a loaded men's elite field.
Great Britain’s Mo Farah made his half marathon debut a memorable one, winning the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday in an impressive 1 hour and 23 seconds. He outkicked 2010 NYC Marathon winner Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia for the narrow two-second victory. Farah’s Oregon Project teammate Galen Rupp, also making his debut at the 13.1-mile distance, finished third in 1:00:30. Check out these great photos of the men’s race from PhotoRun.net.
2011 NYC Half Marathon Men's Race
Oregon Project teammates Galen Rupp (left) and Mo Farah had successful half marathon debuts, finishing third and first, respectively.
Great Britain’s Mo Farah made his half marathon debut a memorable one, winning the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday in an impressive 1 hour and 23 seconds. He outkicked 2010 NYC Marathon winner Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia for the narrow two-second victory. Farah’s Oregon Project teammate Galen Rupp, also making his debut at the 13.1-mile distance, finished third in 1:00:30. Check out these great photos of the men’s race from PhotoRun.net.
2011 NYC Half Marathon Men's Race
Galen Rupp finished third in his half marathon debut, running 1:00:30.
Great Britain’s Mo Farah made his half marathon debut a memorable one, winning the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday in an impressive 1 hour and 23 seconds. He outkicked 2010 NYC Marathon winner Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia for the narrow two-second victory. Farah’s Oregon Project teammate Galen Rupp, also making his debut at the 13.1-mile distance, finished third in 1:00:30. Check out these great photos of the men’s race from PhotoRun.net.
2011 NYC Half Marathon Men's Race
Great Britain’s Mo Farah made his half marathon debut a memorable one, winning the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday in an impressive 1 hour and 23 seconds. He outkicked 2010 NYC Marathon winner Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia for the narrow two-second victory. Farah’s Oregon Project teammate Galen Rupp, also making his debut at the 13.1-mile distance, finished third in 1:00:30. Check out these great photos of the men’s race from PhotoRun.net.
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Mario Fraioli
Mario Fraioli is a senior editor at Competitor magazine. A cross-country All-American at Stonehill College in 2003, he now coaches the Prado Women's Racing Team in San Diego and was the men's marathon coach for Costa Rica's 2012 Olympic team. His first book, The Official Rock 'n' Roll Guide To Marathon & Half-Marathon Training (VeloPress, 2013) is available in bookstores, running shops and online.
