He became the first American and youngest athlete to win the men’s wheelchair division at the New York City Marathon last year when he was 20 years old. “It’s crazy what Daniel has done in the past few months,” Schar said of Romanchuk. He applies his love of math to his precise preparation for races, particularly in New York, which is known for its hills. As Romanchuk establishes his reputation, Schar is on an impressive streak in the women’s division. For years, she raced in the shadow of McFadden, who won the New York City Marathon four consecutive years before Schar beat her in 2017.

Source: New York Times November 03, 2019 15:32 UTC