Kipruto, Obiri seal Kenyan double at New York Marathon
Kenya's Benson Kipruto held off a thrilling late charge from Alexander Mutiso to win the New York Marathon while Hellen Obiri smashed the course record to win the women's race...
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Kenya dominated the New York Marathon on Sunday, November 2, 2025, with Benson Kipruto winning the men's race in the closest finish in history and Hellen Obiri setting a new course record in the women's event.
- Benson Kipruto narrowly defeated Alexander Mutiso by just 0.16 seconds, securing his fourth major marathon title.
- Hellen Obiri, the 2023 New York winner, broke the 22-year-old course record, finishing in 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 51 seconds.
- The men's top three and women's top three finishers were all Kenyans, with Obiri, Sharon Lokedi, and Sheila Chepkirui all finishing under the previous women's course record.
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Benson Kipruto and Hellen Obiri Secure Kenyan Double at New York Marathon - November 2025
Kenya dominated the New York Marathon on Sunday, November 2, 2025, with wins in both the men's and women's races. Benson Kipruto won the men's race in the closest finish in the event's history. In the women's event, Kenya's Hellen Obiri secured victory by setting a new course record. Obiri's performance included a decisive late kick. She finished ahead of fellow Kenyan competitors to seal the victory.
