Almgren wins NYC Marathon debut as Chepkirui reclaims women's title
Sweden's Andreas Almgren triumphs in his first marathon while Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui wins the women's race for the second time.
At a glance
- Almgren won on his marathon debut after a career in half marathons and 10,000m races
- Chepkirui's victory marks her second New York City Marathon title
- Defending men's champion Benson Kipruto finished fourth
Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the men's race at the New York City Marathon on Sunday in his debut at the distance, finishing in two hours, six minutes and one second. The 26-year-old pulled away from Italy's Yemaneberhan Crippa in the final mile, with Crippa finishing 13 seconds behind and Lesotho's Kamohelo Mofolo taking third place.
Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui claimed the women's title for the second time. The United States' Jessica McClain finished second in the women's race.
Why it matters
Almgren's victory caps a successful year for the Swedish runner, marking a significant achievement in transitioning from shorter distances to the full marathon distance.
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