American coach Nathan Martin wins dramatic LA Marathon in photo finish
American Nathan Martin, a 36-year-old high school cross-country coach from Jackson, Michigan, won the men’s pro division of the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon in a dramatic photo finish, clocking 2:11:16.50 to narrowly beat Kenya’s Michael Kamau; Kenya’s Priscah Cherono won the women’s race in 2:25:19 and collected a $10,000 Marathon Chase bonus, while Kamau faded late and collapsed after finishing second. Martin’s victory marks a notable American win in LA Marathon history.