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The fastest
shoe at the
NYC Marathon
Majority of athletes in top 20 at NYC Marathon wear PUMA's Deviate NITRO 3
November 5, 2024Majority of athletes in top 20 at NYC Marathon wear PUMA's Deviate NITRO 3
November 5, 2024No brand had more elite runners in the top 20 of the New York City Marathon last weekend than PUMA. Out of the best 20 men and 20 women, eight runners wore PUMA’s Deviate NITRO 3, seven of them in the Elite version and one in the standard version. Our female runners stood out especially, with Kenyan runner Vivian Cheruiyot coming in third and Sara Vaughn finishing sixth as the fastest American woman.
The list of top shoes at the NYC Marathon was compiled by Run Outside Online, a platform for running enthusiasts. It said the Deviate Nitro Elite 3 edged out other models as the fastest shoes at the event.
PUMA’s comeback in elite running, powered by our NITRO technology. has been nothing short of spectacular. After decades of absence from the pinnacle of running, Vivian’s third place is the latest in a string of podium finishes at Marathon Majors for our PUMA Athletes this year.
Vivian, the 41-year-old veteran of the sport, even shaved more than 40 seconds off her previous NYC best, set in 2018. It’s a great example of PUMA pushing the boundaries of sports with innovation and newness.
The women’s race was highly competitive, with a large pack of runners staying together for much of the race. At the 25-kilometer mark, there were still 18 runners at the front. Vivian prevailed and crossed the finish line just 45 seconds behind the winner. Her podium in New York adds another great result to her resume, as she won gold in the 5000 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics.