Sri Chinmoy on the start line of the 1981 NYC Marathon
Sri Chinmoy crossing the finish line in a time of 4:36:20
Time: 4:36:20
Pace: 10:32
New York City Marathon
New York, NY
Marathon #12
Sri Chinmoy’s bodyweight was 146½ lbs.
See: full list of Marathons
Meeting Allison Roe
After the marathon, Sri Chinmoy met with Allison Roe - the winner of the women's marathon. Allison from Auckland, New Zealand placed first in a time of 2:25:29. This was a women's world best time, (though the record was not officially ratified when the course was found to be 150m short.)
Presenting an award to Allison Roe
Sri Chinmoy composed a song in honour of Allison Roe
Allison Roe, Allison!
O lightning wonder-speed,
O soaring energy-light!
You are your dauntless soul.
In you, a fount of delight.
New York sings Auckland’s Victory-Song.
O champion of champions,
New Zealand’s thunder-gong!