Rory Linkletter posts fastest-ever time by a Canadian in New York City Marathon

Calgary-born Rory Linkletter posted the third-fastest of his 10 marathons — two hours 11 minutes 42 seconds — on Sunday in New York City, 13 seconds quicker than Peter Maher, who held the fastest time by a Canadian in the race since 1991 at 2:11:55.

Rory Linkletter posts fastest-ever time by a Canadian in New York City Marathon
Canadian runner Rory Linkletter pictured during the men's elite race of the New York City Marathon on Nov. 4, 2024.

Calgary-born Rory Linkletter posted the third-fastest of his 10 marathons — two hours 11 minutes 42 seconds — on Sunday in New York City, 13 seconds quicker than Peter Maher, who held the fastest time by a Canadian in the race since 1991 at 2:11:55.