DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 23 -- Simbu eyes New York Marathon after World Championship win By COSMAS MLEKANI FRESH off a historic gold-medal victory at the World Athletics Championships, Tanzania elite marathoner, Alphonce Simbu, has hinted at the possibility of competing in the prestigious New York City Marathon, scheduled for November 2 this year.

Speaking from Tokyo, Japan in an online interview yesterday, Simbu said that while the iconic race is part of his plans, a final decision will be made upon his return to Tanzania.

“I had planned to take part in the New York Marathon, but a final decision will be made after discussions with my coach and agent. However, it was my initial plan to compete in the race,” he stated, reflectin...