Big Apple marathon now Carroll’s focus

MARK CARROLL will today be confirmed as an entrant in this year’s ING New York City Marathon on November 6.

The Irish Olympian, who missed out on selection for this month’s IAAF world championships in Helsinki, has been lined up by race organisers New York Road Runners to appear on a media conference call this afternoon to announce his participation.

US-based Carroll had intended to concentrate on running marathons following Helsinki but last month’s failed bid to qualify for the worlds in the 10,000 metres has brought the training schedule forward.