NYC Marathon Sees Kenyan Sweep, New Women's Course Record, and Photo Finish Men's Victory
Hellen Obiri set a women's course record at the NYC Marathon, and Benson Kipruto won the men's race in a photo finish, with Kenyans sweeping podiums.
Overview
- Hellen Obiri set a new women's course record at the New York City Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 51 seconds, securing a significant victory.
- Benson Kipruto won the men's race in a dramatic photo finish against Alexander Mutiso, after they broke away from the pack around mile 24.
- Kenyan runners demonstrated strong dominance, sweeping the top three positions in both the men's and women's races, including defending champion Sheila Chepkirui finishing third.
- In the wheelchair divisions, Susannah Scaroni won her third women's championship, and Marcel Hug secured the men's title, though he did not break his own course record.
- American Joel Reichow finished sixth as the top U.S. runner, while Eliud Kipchoge placed 17th in his first NYC Marathon, held under ideal weather conditions.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the NYC Marathon results neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of winners, times, and records. They avoid loaded language or selective emphasis, presenting a straightforward account of the athletic achievements and key moments of the race. The collective coverage prioritizes objective information, allowing readers to form their own conclusions about the event's significance.
"Hellen Obiri of Kenya won the 2025 New York City Marathon professional women's race on Sunday in a record 2 hours, 19 minutes and 51 seconds, just 16 seconds ahead of runner-up Sharon Lokedi."
CBS News"Hellen Obiri of Kenya set a course record to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday."
Associated Press"Hellen Obiri crossed the finish line first at Central Park, breaking the course record after a final sprint down the stretch."
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FAQ
The previous women's course record was 2:22:31, set by Margaret Okayo in 2003. Obiri broke it with her time of 2:19:51 in the 2025 race.
Benson Kipruto won the men's race in a photo finish with Alexander Mutiso, both finishing at 2:08:09—Kipruto edged out Mutiso by less than a second. The pair broke away from the pack around mile 24, with Kipruto ultimately pulling ahead in the final stretch.
In the men's race, the top three were Benson Kipruto (KEN), Alexander Mutiso (KEN), and Albert Korir (KEN). In the women's race, the top three were Hellen Obiri (KEN), Sharon Lokedi (KEN), and Sheila Chepkirui (KEN), with all three women breaking the previous course record[1].
Eliud Kipchoge placed 17th in his first New York City Marathon. This was a notable debut for the two-time Olympic champion, though he did not contend for a podium finish.
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