
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