INTRO: Nearly 60-thousand runners from across the U-S and around the world are making their way to the Big Apple to run in the 55th edition of the New York City Marathon tomorrow (Sunday). Among them is the reigning New York City Marathon winner Benson Kipruto (kip-ROO-toh) … who’s looking to become the first male consecutive champion in the race since 20-13. He spoke to Fox 5 New York about what it means to him to participate in the event.
ACK: Benson Kipruto – 2026 New York City Marathon Winner
TAG: The first wave of runners in the race get started at 9-10 A-M eastern tomorrow (Sunday).
KEYWORD: Sports, International, Human Interest
