Overview
- Obiri clocked 2:19:51 to break Margaret Okayo’s 2003 course record of 2:22:31.
- Sharon Lokedi took second in 2:20:07 and defending champion Sheila Chepkirui was third in 2:20:24, with all three under the old mark.
- The trio of recent champions separated from the field around Mile 20 in the Bronx before Obiri kicked clear just under a mile from the finish.
- American Fiona O’Keeffe, part of the early lead pack with Sifan Hassan, held on for fourth as Hassan faded late.
- It is Obiri’s second New York victory and fourth major title, with the race concluding the World Marathon Majors calendar.