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Andreas Almgren never tires of being in the news. After dominating the 10,000 meters at the European Championships in Birmingham<\/strong>, the Swedish athlete now has a new challenge: he will make his marathon debut at the New York City Marathon<\/strong>, on November 1.<\/p>\n At 31 years old<\/strong>, Almgren arrives at the distance with extraordinary credentials in long-distance events. He is the European half-marathon record holder with 58:41<\/strong>, a mark set in Valencia in 2025, and he also boasts a spectacular 26:45 for 10 kilometers<\/strong>, a time he has achieved twice this year<\/strong>, in Valencia and Castell\u00f3n. Now he will face for the first time the 42 kilometers and 195 meters in the world\u2019s best marathon.<\/p>\n The athlete himself confirmed the news via his social networks: \u201cI\u2019ve been wanting to tell you this for a long time, and I can finally announce that I will debut in the marathon at the New York City Marathon. I am more than excited! And don\u2019t worry, I\u2019m not saying goodbye to the track<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n The Swedish athlete thus faces one final challenge in a 2026 that has established him as one of the big names in global distance running. New York will be the stage for his distance debut<\/strong>, though he makes clear that his venture into the marathon does not mean, at least for now, a farewell to the track.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n View this post on Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Dylan Holloway<\/p>\n I\u2019ve always been fascinated by the stories hidden behind a stopwatch, a finish line or a record-breaking performance. At Athletics News, I cover athletes, competitions and the moments shaping track and field, with a particular interest in the people and journeys behind the results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n