LA Marathon leader took wrong turn near finish line — before he was dramatically overtaken: video

The man who came in second by just milliseconds in a dramatic finish to the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday took a wrong turn before being overtaken, according to devastating video. Michael Kimani ...

The LA Marathon leader briefly went off course at mile 26—then lost a sprint finish by 0.18 seconds

Michael Kimani Kamau lost crucial time with 300 meters remaining, and Nathan Martin narrowly edged him out for the win.

L.A. Marathon Clarifies Runner's Shock 2nd Place Finish by .01 Second

The Los Angeles Marathon addressed Michael Kimani Kamau's second place finish behind Nathan Martin in the March 8 race, ...

Runners sympathize with LA Marathon runner-up led off course, but say fans are vital

A fan briefly led Michael Kimani Kamau off course late in the closest L.A. Marathon in history, contributing to his loss. No ...
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Wrong turn may have cost LA Marathon runner the No. 1 finish

New video shows second-place finisher Michael Kamau may have briefly gone the wrong direction after dodging a spectator near ...

Distance Runner Loses Half-Marathon Title and $20,000 Prize After She’s Led Off Course by Officials

USA Track and Field's jury of appeals said it found no reason to alter the results to finish ...

Runner loses $20,000 after being led off course at US Half Marathon Championships

Female runner Jess McClain was leading the 2026 US Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta by a significant margin before lead vehicles guided her off course ...