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Obiri breaks NYC marathon record as Kipruto wins closest finish

The New York City Marathon made history on Sunday with a course record set in the women's competition and the closest race ...
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Kipruto, Obiri lead a Kenyan podium sweep at the 2025 NYC Marathon

Benson Kipruto needed a strong dash to a photo finish and Hellen Obiri battled past Sharon Lokedi for a course record as both locked in for a Kenyan sweep at the 2025 New York City Marathon on Sunday.