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Obiri Shatters NYC Marathon Record as Kipruto Wins Men’s Photo Finish

Kenyan dominance defined a record-setting, high-participation edition capped by the smallest men’s winning margin ever in New York.

Overview

  • Hellen Obiri won the women’s race in 2:19:51, breaking the course record and leading a trio with Sharon Lokedi and Sheila Chepkirui that all finished under the previous mark.
  • Benson Kipruto took the men’s title in 2:08:09, edging Alexander Mutiso by 0.16 seconds in a photo finish reported as the narrowest margin recorded on New York’s streets.
  • The men’s podium was an all-Kenyan sweep, with Albert Korir placing third in 2:08:57 behind Kipruto and Mutiso.
  • One outlet reported the 2025 edition set a participation high with 59,226 finishers, including 27,156 women.
  • Eliud Kipchoge drew emotional attention in what was reported as his final New York appearance, finishing in tears at the line.