CLEAN : NY Marathon draws opera singer blind runner and record setter

The video features a discussion about the New York City Marathon, highlighting its history and evolution from a small event to a major international race. Susanna Phillips is introduced as a special guest who will sing the national anthem. The transcript also shares personal stories of runners, including one who runs with a guide due to vision loss, emphasizing the inspirational nature of the marathon and the diverse backgrounds of its participants.

Who is set to sing the national anthem at the marathon?

• A random participant

• Susanna Phillips

• Charles Edward Catherine

• Dave

In what year did the New York City Marathon first cover all five boroughs?

• 1980

• 1985

• 1976

• 1974

What is unique about the New York City Marathon compared to other marathons?

• It is the longest marathon in the world.

• It has the most participants from the host city.

• Almost half of the runners are from outside the country.

• It is the oldest marathon in the world.

What challenge did the runner face before participating in their first marathon?

• Running without a guide

• Completing a marathon in under 3 hours

• Starting to run after losing sight

• Running in a foreign country

How do the runner and guide coordinate during the marathon?

• By using a GPS device

• By running side by side without any aid

• By being tethered at the waist or holding a chord

• By using hand signals