NYC Marathon Champ to Be in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 23, 2:23 PMColumbus Running ExaminerBeth August

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Meb Keflezighi celebrates his 2009 NY victory.  Photo:  Huffington Post/AP

Meb Keflezighi, the 2009 NYC Marathon Champ and 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist, will be in the 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Keflezighi, the first American in 27 years to win the NYC crown, will ride the Statue of Liberty float along with Katie Stam, Miss America 2009. 

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a holiday tradition watched by millions.  The parade will be broadcast on NBC Thursday, November 26th  from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.