For the first time in 31 years, an American won Los Angeles Marathon.
Matt Ritman, a citizen of Illinois, was victorious in what was the second largest field in the history of the race, For ABC7. Run 2:07:56, and carried an American flag after crossing the finish line.
Tijinish Jubiza Tulu, Ethiopia, won the Women's race at 2:30 pm
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Koichiro Kodama, President and CEO of ASics America, celebrates Matt Ritmann after winning the Century City on March 16, 2025. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
“It is definitely a surprise,” Ritmann admitted after winning the race, to all ABC7. ))
Richtman was in front of Athanas Kyoko Kenya, who End in the second With the time of 2:10:55, while his colleague Kenny Moss Kibu ranked third at 2:13:13.
Richtman, who was Montana State University Boubakat added at the college that he “did not have a lot of strategy” to win.
“In the first half I just wanted to stay in that group, I didn't really want to pay speed, driving or anything like that, just a kind of survival, because it is a difficult path.
Matt Ritman crosses the finish line and wins the Los Angeles Marathon on March 16, 2025. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
“The whole race was running with a little fear. It is difficult when you cannot see what is going on behind you.”
It is clear that fear prompted Rettman to any gear he needed to keep the pace and cross the finish line first.
Richtman sent his appreciation to the city of Los Angeles who were chanting him throughout the race.
Matt Ritmann celebrates after crossing the finish line in the Los Angeles Marathon on March 16, 2025. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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“It is a wonderful day, as you know, the fortieth anniversary (of the race), there are many contestants inherited here, and the crowd was amazing,” he said. “There were people throughout the entire session and this really helps. It is amazing how amazing the crowd could change the course of what you are doing.”
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