Defending men’s champion Meb Keflezighi is ready to compete against the best of the best Sunday in the 41st annual ING New York City Marathon. In a press conference Tuesday, Keflezighi told a crowd of media from around the world he is fit, feeling strong and excited to join a small group of marathoners who’ve successfully defended their New York titles.  
“As always, it's a stacked field, and that's how New York is,” he said. “New York brings the best in the world, and I'm looking forward to it.”
In 2009, Keflezighi became the first American in 27 years to win in New York.