NYC Marathon: Photo Finish, Course Record, Kipchoge Places 17th
The New York City Marathon showcased remarkable performances this year, with thrilling finishes in both the men’s and women’s elite races.
Men’s Race: Photo Finish Highlights
Kenyan runner Benson Kipruto triumphed in a gripping photo finish against compatriot Alexander Mutiso. The two men raced neck-and-neck, with Kipruto finishing just 0.02 seconds ahead. His official time was 2:08:09.
- 1st Place: Benson Kipruto – 2:08:09
- 2nd Place: Alexander Mutiso – 2:08:09
- 3rd Place: Albert Korir – 2:08:57
- 4th Place: Patrick Dever – 2:08:58
Kipruto expressed his satisfaction after the race, stating, “It was amazing. The last part was so hard. I was pushing hard to make sure I win.”
Notably, Eliud Kipchoge, the two-time Olympic champion, made his New York debut. He finished in 17th place with a time of 2:14:36, completing his six-star set of Major Marathon finishes.
Women’s Race: Record-Breaking Performance
The women’s competition featured Hellen Obiri, who astonishingly broke the course record. She completed the race in 2:19:51, surpassing Margaret Okayo’s record set in 2003.
- 1st Place: Hellen Obiri – 2:19:51 (Course Record)
- 2nd Place: Sharon Lokedi – 2:20:07
- 3rd Place: Sheila Chepkirui – 2:20:24
Obiri shared her thoughts post-race, emphasizing the strength of the competition: “We had a very strong field. Let me try to do my best.”
In contrast, Olympic champion Sifan Hassan finished sixth, unable to keep pace with the leading Kenyan trio in the final kilometers.
Wheelchair Results
In the wheelchair divisions, Marcel Hug and Susannah Scaroni defended their titles successfully. Here are the top results:
Men’s Wheelchair Results
- 1st Place: Marcel Hug – 1:30:16
- 2nd Place: David Weir – 1:34:09
- 3rd Place: Tomoki Suzuki – 1:36:28
Women’s Wheelchair Results
- 1st Place: Susannah Scaroni – 1:42:10
- 2nd Place: Tatyana McFadden – 1:47:54
- 3rd Place: Cathonne Debrunner – 1:47:56
The exhilarating finishes and record-breaking performances at the NYC Marathon continue to highlight the event’s status as a premier marathon globally.
