Andreas Almgren will make his marathon debut this Sunday at the New York Marathon, entering the race as one of the pre-race favorites despite never having run the distance in his career, SVT reported.
Did you know? Almgren enters the New York Marathon following a gold medal win in the half marathon world championships earlier this autumn, where he also broke the European record.
Almgren recovers from illness during US training camp
The 31-year-old Swede has spent the last several weeks in the United States at a training camp alongside former elite runner Emil Blomberg. While the preparation was interrupted by a brief illness, Blomberg told Aktuellt that Almgren was sick for only a few days at the start of the camp.
Blomberg stated that everything has progressed very well since that period and noted, “I believe he is in incredibly good form.”
International attention focuses on marathon debut
Almgren’s transition to the full marathon has drawn significant international attention following his recent success in shorter distances. Jacob Hård, a commentator for SVT, expressed anticipation for the debut, stating that Almgren cannot be counted out of the competition.
Race Detail: SVT will broadcast the New York Marathon starting at 14:30 on Sunday via SVT Play and Kunskapskanalen.
Almgren’s performance expectations
SVT reports that Almgren is viewed as a top contender for the win. This status is based on his current form and the record-breaking performance he delivered in the half marathon earlier this season.
Common questions about Almgren’s debut
Has Andreas Almgren run a full marathon before?
No, this race marks his first marathon of his career, according to reports from SVT.
Who accompanied Almgren during his US training?
He trained in the United States with Emil Blomberg, a former elite runner.
What recent achievement makes Almgren a favorite?
Almgren won the world championship gold in the half marathon this autumn and set a new European record in the process.
Almgren’s move to the marathon follows a season defined by his record-shattering performance in the half marathon.
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