U.P. Man Wins Marathon In Detroit

A man from the Western Upper Peninsula took the top prize in the 39th annual Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon in Detroit.

Alan Peterson of Bessemer finished the race Sunday in 2 hours, 19 minutes, 20 seconds.

Russia’s Lioudmila Kortchaguina is the women’s winner, crossing the finish line in 2 hours, 43 minutes, 54 seconds.