Some 6000 women line up for the start
South African Elana Meyer warms up before the race
Americans Libbie Hickman and Anne Marie Lauck share a light moment before the start
The're off, heading north on Central Park West
The early leaders: Anne Marie Lauck (headless), Helena Barosci (#50), Maura Viceconte (#55), Teresa Wanjiku (#11), Elana Meyer (#4) and Manuela Machado (#16)
More of the early leaders
The pack begins to dwindle in the second mile. Lidia Simon of Romania (#7), takes the pace with Elana Meyer (#4) and Lornah Kiplagat (#14)
Tegla Loroupe knocks out a 4:47 for the downhill mile five, leaving Gete Wami and Lidia Simon struggling to keep pace
Tegla Loroupe waves to the crowd after winning in 31:48; her training partner, Susan Chepkemei, looks on with Gete Wami in the background
Gete Wami just beats Lidia Simon for second place by one second
Susan Chepkemei finishes fourth with NYRRC President, Allan Steinfeld, applauding
Tegla, $15,000 richer, talks to the press after the race
Photos by David Monti