Patrick Dever Receives 2025 NYC Marathon Bronze Medal
The runner moves to third place in the 2025 race after a doping disqualification leads to a retroactive title adjustment.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Running
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Patrick Dever has been officially awarded the third-place title for the 2025 New York City Marathon. The adjustment follows a five-year doping ban issued to Albert Korir for the use of CERA, which led to the disqualification of his original race results.
Why it matters
This retroactive update highlights the integrity of athletic results and the ongoing impact of doping enforcement on race standings. For runners, it underscores the importance of stringent anti-doping protocols in maintaining competitive equity at elite levels of the sport.
The revision is based on an official disqualification of Albert Korir, who was handed a five-year ban in March 2026 after testing positive for CERA. The status of other elite competitors remains under scrutiny, including an ongoing investigation into an adverse analytical finding.
The players
Patrick Dever
A professional runner who was elevated to third place in the 2025 New York City Marathon following the disqualification of a competitor.
Albert Korir
An elite marathoner who received a five-year ban from competition after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
Peres Jepchirchir
A world-record-holding athlete currently under provisional suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit for an adverse analytical finding.
Athletics Integrity Unit
The independent body responsible for managing anti-doping programs and testing elite athletes globally.
The details
Albert Korir was disqualified after a review of the 2025 race results confirmed a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance CERA. Patrick Dever, who initially finished just one second behind Korir, was elevated to the podium and received his trophy during a pre-race event in Central Park. The transition resulted in Dever receiving the difference between fourth and third-place prize money, totaling $15,000, alongside a retroactive bonus from his sponsor.
Timeline
October 3, 2025: Albert Korir participated in the New York City Marathon.
March 2026: Albert Korir received a five-year doping ban.
August 30, 2026: Peres Jepchirchir won the Sydney Marathon.
October 23, 2026: Peres Jepchirchir received a provisional suspension.
October 29, 2026: Patrick Dever received his 2025 third-place trophy.
Health Landscape
This correction follows a consistent pattern of enforcement by the Athletics Integrity Unit's anti-doping testing program to uphold competitive standards. It reflects a broader movement in professional sports to retroactively address performance-enhancing drug violations.
For runners of all levels, these events reinforce the importance of understanding the substances categorized as performance-enhancing by regulatory bodies. If you compete in sanctioned events, it is worth discussing any planned supplement use with a qualified sports medicine physician.
The takeaway
The integrity of athletic competition depends on rigorous testing and the subsequent correction of results when violations occur. Stay informed about current anti-doping guidelines by consulting resources provided by the World Anti-Doping Agency and your national athletics governing body.
What happens next
Patrick Dever will compete in the 2026 New York City Marathon on November 1.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest updates in Running to understand how performance standards are maintained in competitive athletics.
Source note: This article includes information reported by EssentiallySports.
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