ING New York City Marathon–Women’s Elite Race
- By Competitor Running
- Published Nov. 7, 2011
- Updated Sep. 12, 2012 at 12:55 PM UTC
2011 ING New York City Marathon
Dado breaks the tape in 2:23:15, less than a minute off the course record. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2011 ING New York City Marathon
The elite women line up for the start, 20 minutes ahead of the men and main field. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2011 ING New York City Marathon
American Lauren Fleshman ran 2:37:22 for 16th place. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2011 ING New York City Marathon
Portugal's Anna Dulce Felix finished a strong fourth in 2:25:40. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2011 ING New York City Marathon
Boston Marathon champion Caroline Kilel finished sixth here in 2:25:57. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2011 ING New York City Marathon
Firehiwot Dado took over two minutes of her previous personal best of 2:25:28 to win. Photo: Photo: PhotoRun.net
2011 ING New York City Marathon
Kim Smith, the U.S. all-comer's record holder in the half marathon, had a solid race, finishing fifth in 2:25:46. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2011 ING New York City Marathon
Molly Pritz was the top American finisher in her marathon debut. She ran 2:31:52 for 12th place. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2011 ING New York City Marathon
Russian Inga Abitova did not finish the race. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2011 ING New York City Marathon
Mary Keitany jumped into the lead right from the start. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2011 ING New York City Marathon
Keitany had as much as a 3-minute advantage 16 miles into the race. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2011 ING New York City Marathon
Ethiopian Buzunesh Deba, who lives in the Bronx, ran a strong race for second, finishing in 2:23:19. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2011 ING New York City Marathon
Dado surprised everyone, even herself, with her victory. Photo: Photo:Run.net
FILED UNDER: New York City Marathon / Photos TAGS: Buzunesh Deba / Firehiwot Dado / ING New York City Marathon / Lauren Fleshman / Mary Keitany / Molly Pritz / race photos / women's elite race
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