For the first time in the history of major marathons, the New York Marathon organisers have launched an app that will allow fans to watch all pro races on their gadgets.
The professional men’s and women’s wheelchair and open division races will be live-streamed free on the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon app.
The app was launched on Wednesday, October 26, by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and New York Road Runners (NYRR).
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“The Professional Runner Feed, available free on the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon app, will enhance the broadcast coverage through a Second Screen that features uninterrupted coverage of the leaders in all four races.
“It will complement the race broadcast available domestically on WABC/ESPN and internationally in 182 countries and territories so that spectators from around the world can watch every move as the fastest marathoners in the world battle for victory on the streets of New York City,” part of the statement read.
The event that will take place on November 6, will be the 51st edition of the TCS New York City Marathon.
The application will also allow viewers to track the elapsed time and pace of an unlimited number of athletes.
Further, the mobile app is available on iPhone and Android devices on the App Store and Google Play, respectively.
Before the race day Kenya's Mary Keitany, a four-time TCS New York City Marathon champion, will be inducted at the NYRR Night of Champions on Friday, November 4.
The Kenyan will be joining the likes of Paul Tergat, Tegla Lorupe and Marget Okayo, in the hall of fame list.
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