Chilean Miner Finishes NYC Marathon

What a triumph for all the rescued Chilean miners.   

Edison Pena hobbled his way over the finish line in Central Park at 3.30pm, five hours and 50 minutes after beginning the race in Staten Island.

The 34 year-old, who was the 12th man to be raised to the surface in the Phoenix rescue capsule from deep below the Atacama Desert last month, had been dubbed "the runner" for his gruelling subterranean exercise regime.

He was invited to participate in the challenge through the streets of Manhattan by organisers who were inspired by his drive and stamina.

Mr Pena said before the race that his goal was to complete the 26.2 mile course within six hours but would have to overcome a knee injury incurred during the 10 weeks trapped underground.

"I could have come just to watch, but I decided to take part, to feel the emotion," he said ahead of Sunday's race.