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On Barbara Kornfeld
Punctual like every year, For world runners, the beginning of November marks the return to the coveted New York marathon; this year - now in its fifty-third edition - was held in a multifaceted atmosphere, almost surreal: Next to the usual joy of the participants, it was impossible to ignore the tension aroused by the protests relating to the situation in Gaza, In an armored context due to the imminent election of the new President of the United States of America. The fact did not affect the usual turnout that this time, even more, has recorded record numbers from all continents, Italy included, With a total of fifty -four thousand participants - representing one hundred and sixty countries - of which two thousand five hundred Italians.
It is a coveted race not only for the location: Forty two kilometers and one hundred and ninety -five meters of the "Big Apple" starting from Staten Island to Central Park, crossing all the neighborhoods of New York (Brooklin, Queens, Bronks E Manhattan). The winner won one hundred thousand dollars, To the second they go sixty thousand dollars, to the third forty thousand and fourth twenty five thousand (At the gearbox in about ninety -two thousand euros, Fifty -five thousand, thirty -seven thousand, twenty -three thousand).
To participate, If you don't reside in the United States of America, You have to be of age on the start of the tender of the year of performance; be resident in a state called "of origin", having purchased a tourist package "A duration defined as/r" (flight and hotels to stay for the period of the race); having paid at least the 40% of the membership fee - that for the 2024 It was - equal to 594 euro to get the bib; having paid the balance by November 1st 2024.
The Campania Region was represented on a personal level by Alexandra Wancolle, amateur athlete of Sala Consilina (on), moved by the desire to overcome one's limits and crown the dream of running the coveted marathon.
The young Alexandra Wancolle - who in life carries out the profession of beautician - participated after a year of amateur training in the Vallo di Diano. Several clips shot by the girl during the event, All have euphoric tones: “You can breathe a climate of celebration! A crazy energy, a great positivity! I chose NY because it is among the six major marathons in the world! I hear a mix of conflicting emotions…It is an opportunity that does not fall back: I want to enjoy every moment ". At the end of the race he also declared. “NY's marathon is crazy energy ... a great desire to live. It is beautiful to see thousands of people, in different physical conditions, came from all over the world just to run and this reminds me of every moment that the limits exist only in our mind and overcoming them they do things that they don't even imagine. And that's what happened to me: Three years ago I never imagined I was here! … I had to prepare myself better, not only physically, but also mentally and also train resilience, Focus and determination. It is difficult to participate and support the dream of many. I feel lucky!”
Alexandra's joy is perceptible to photos, Video and how the end of the race medal exhibits, almost as if he had conquered the podium: And in a pure sense he did it; It is the podium of personal improvement and the achievement of its self-processment goals, without considering that for its community it has become a source of pride and pride.
The men's podium was awarded the thirty -five year old Abdi Nageeye, Somali naturalized Dutch, (In two hours, Seven minutes and thirty -nine cents); the secondo and therzo posto to Evans Chebet (two hours, Seven minutes and forty -five seconds) at Albert Corir (Two hours and eight minutes). In the male category he competed more than an Olympic champion: Among these he touched the podium, arriving fourth, The Ethiopian Tamirat Tola - favored in the predictions because they win the 2023 - he closed with two hours, seven minutes, twelve seconds.
The women's podium won the thirty -three year old Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui (two hours, twenty -four minutes, Thirty -five cents); Followed by the Charging champion Hellen Obiri and Vivian Cheruiyot.
Both for the Dutch Nageeye and the Keniana Cherpkirui is the first important success in their respective competitive careers.
