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first_reported: 2026-11-09 17:08 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 17:08 EST
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# Oldest New York City Marathon finisher dies at 104

Jonathan de Sola Mendes, the oldest person to finish the New York City Marathon, died at 104. He finished the race at 96 in 2016.

Section: [Sports](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [Jonathan de Sola Mendes](/new-york/wiki/jonathan-de-sola-mendes.md)

## Coverage

- [The New York Times – N.Y./Region](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/09/sports/jonathan-de-sola-mendes-dead.html), 2026-11-09 17:08 EST: The Oldest Person to Complete New York City Marathon Has Died at 104

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