Scaroni Claims Third Consecutive New York City Marathon Title; Hug Secures Record Seventh Victory
The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon showcased exceptional performances in the professional wheelchair division, with Susannah Scaroni and Marcel Hug continuing their dominance on one of the sport’s most challenging courses.
Women’s Wheelchair Division
Defending champion Susannah Scaroni successfully defended her title for the third consecutive year, crossing the finish line in 1:42:10. The American athlete held off a formidable field that included Tatyana McFadden, who finished second in 1:47:54, and event record holder Catherine Debrunner, who claimed third place in 1:47:56.
Scaroni’s victory in New York adds to her impressive résumé in the city, which includes six Mastercard New York Mini 10K titles and three United Airlines NYC Half championships.
“We had an incredible field today and the biggest field we’ve ever had [with] everyone you’d want there,” Scaroni said. “For me, it means a lot racing against the strongest women in the world and pushing myself.”
Men’s Wheelchair Division
Switzerland’s Marcel Hug extended his remarkable winning streak at the TCS New York City Marathon, capturing his seventh title with a time of 1:30:16. The victory establishes Hug as the most successful men’s wheelchair athlete in the event’s history. Great Britain’s David Weir finished second in 1:34:09, while Japan’s Tomoki Suzuki rounded out the podium in 1:36:28.
The seven-time champion’s achievement also earned him official New York Road Runners Streaker status, awarded to athletes who have completed at least 15 New York City Marathons.
“It feels surreal to win so many times here in New York,” Hug reflected. “It’s really meaningful to me … On this course, on this challenging course, on this really unique marathon, it means a lot to win a seventh time.”
The 2025 race featured more than 55,000 athletes from nearly 150 countries traversing New York’s iconic five-borough course, demonstrating the continued growth and international appeal of marathon competition across all divisions.