Chepkirui wins NYC Marathon women's race; Almgren takes men's title
Kenyan runner Chepkirui claimed her second NYC Marathon victory, while a half-marathon world champion won the men's race on debut.
At a glance
- Chepkirui won the women's race, her second NYC Marathon title
- She defeated Obiri, also from Kenya, in the final 150 metres
- A half-marathon world champion won the men's race on his marathon debut
Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women's race at the New York City Marathon, pulling ahead of fellow Kenyan Hellen Obiri in the closing stages. The victory marks Chepkirui's second title at the event.
In the men's race, the reigning half-marathon world champion secured victory in his first marathon appearance at the 26.2-mile distance.
Why it matters
The NYC Marathon is one of the world's major running events, attracting elite international competitors.
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