Gebremariam crosses the finish line.
On Saturday, May 15, 2010, Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia ran 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) in 27:42; a new Central Park record!
Running in the Healthy Kidney 10K, Gebremariam was among the 7,800 others who finished the race. For his efforts he earned $7,500 for the victory and a $20,000 bonus for the course record.
The fastest woman, Buzunesh Deba, representing the West Side Runners, finished in 33:09.
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