LOS ANGELES (CNN) - Something surprising happened at the finish line of the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday. An American man came in first place. Matt Richtman, of Illinois, became the first American male to win the race in 31 years. His time was recorded at 2 hours, 7 minutes, 56 seconds.

Matt Richtman won the 40th annual Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, becoming the first American man to take the title in 31 years.

An American won the Los Angeles Marathon for the first time in 31 years on Sunday. According to CNN, Matt Richtman won event in its 40th year since it began, setting a personal record of 2 hours, 7 minutes,