Wesley Lavender and Elizabeth Cinquegrani take top honors at Duke City Marathon

Wesley Lavender won the 43rd annual Duke City Marathon in Albuquerque on Sunday with a time of 2:54:11. Elizabeth Cinquegrani finished as the first woman in 3:14:55. Lavender, competing in his second marathon, attributed his success to the lower altitude of Albuquerque compared to his home in Colorado Springs. Cinquegrani, a surgery resident, noted the early start time was manageable given her routine. Other notable winners included Patrick Miranda, 19, in the 5K run and Laura Draelos, 65, in the 10K walk, showcasing a diverse group of participants.

• 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — For Lavender, this Albuquerque marathon was all downhill