New York marathon: Sweden's Almgren and Kenya's Chepkirui win as 60,000 take part
Andreas Almgren of Sweden and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the 50th New York City Marathon, which saw 60,000 participants. Almgren won in his debut, while Chepkirui secured her second consecutive victory.
Why it matters
The NYC Marathon is one of the world's most prestigious sporting events, and this year marked a significant milestone in its history.
NEW YORK — Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men's race of the New York City Marathon in his debut in the event while Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women's race on Sunday for the second time.
Almgren was making his debut at 26.2 miles after a successful career running half-marathons. He pulled away from Yemaneberhan Crippa of Italy in the final mile to take the victory in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 1 second. Crippa finished 13 seconds behind. Kamohelo Mofolo of Lesotho was third, edging out defending champion Benson Kipruto.
Almgren's time was the third fastest in the course's 50-year history, and the top seven finishers all were among the top 10 all-time times. He became the first marathoner to win his debut in the event since Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia won the 2010 race.
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