This was the fourth time McFadden had competed in the race, with punctures resigning her to a sixth and third place finish in 2009 and 2011 respectively.

In 2010 she breezed to victory, finishing almost six minutes ahead of her nearest rival, and, with her wheelchair staying puncture free again this year, she managed to finish the race in 1hour 59min 13sec.

The win adds to an outstanding year for the 24-year-old, who also made history at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics World Championships in July by becoming the first woman to win six gold medals in one event.

It also follows a successful showing at London 2012, where she claimed gold in the T54 400, 800 and 1500 metres.

She is now aiming to qualify for Sochi 2014 in cross country skiing.

Switzerland's Manuela Schär came third in the women's wheelchair race in 2:03:53.

Marcel Hug crosses the line to win the men's wheelchair race at the 2013 New
York City Marathon


Switzerland's Marcel Hug won today's marathon in the men's wheelchair race, finishing in 1:40:14, a fraction ahead of South African Ernst van Dyk.

Australia's Kurt Fearnley followed the pair to the finish line in 1:40:15.

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