An American won the Los Angeles Marathon for the first time in 31 years on Sunday. According to CNN, Matt Richtman won event in its 40th year since it began, setting a personal record of 2 hours, 7 minutes,

Matt Richtman won the 40th annual Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, becoming the first American man to take the title in 31 years.

American Matthew Richtman, in only his second marathon, wins the men’s race. Ethiopia’s Tejinesh Tulu captures the women’s event, with American Savannah Berry in third.