Kipchoge, Lokedi to lead Kenyan charge at New York Marathon
Hassan and Bekele face defending champions in tomorrow's race. Kipruto and Obiri are among other Kenyans in the marathon...
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The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon is set to host a star-studded field, with Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge making his anticipated debut and Sharon Lokedi among the strong contingent of past champions. The event promises an intense competition across both men's and women's races on November 3, 2025.
- Sifan Hassan (Netherlands) is the fastest woman ever to line up in New York with a marathon best of 2:13:44.
- Eliud Kipchoge, the two-time Olympic champion and former world record-holder, seeks to complete his collection of major marathon titles.
- Past women's champions returning include Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui (2024), Hellen Obiri (2023), and Sharon Lokedi (2022).
- The men’s field features strong contenders like Kenenisa Bekele (Ethiopia), Benson Kipruto (Kenya), and defending champion Abdi Nageeye (Netherlands).
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Kenyan Athletes Feature in Boxing, Football, and Marathon Events - November 2025
Sarah 'Angel of War' Achieng' is set to defend her World Boxing Foundation (WBF) super lightweight title tomorrow against Fericho Mashauri of Tanzania, her first defense since winning the title on June 10, 2023. In football, Nairobi United, nicknamed Naibois, will return to the SportPesa Premier League to face Sofapaka today at Dandora Stadium. This follows their historic run to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. Additionally, the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon on November 3, 2025, will feature a strong Kenyan contingent. Eliud Kipchoge is set to make his anticipated debut, while Sharon Lokedi is among the past champions competing.
