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

Olympic hopeful Matthew Richtman won his Los Angeles Marathon debut in an opportunity to get familiar with the streets of L.A. ahead of the 2028 Summer Games.

The History of the L.A. Marathon The Los Angeles Marathon, first held in 1986, was inspired by the success of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games hosted in Los Angeles. Since its inception, the marathon has grown into one of the largest and most iconic marathons in the United States,