NEW YORK (AP) — Hellen Obiri of Kenya set a women’s course record to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday while compatriot Benson Kipruto won the men’s race by edging Alexander Mutiso in a photo finish.

Obiri, who also won the race in 2023, finished in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 51 seconds. Obiri was running with 2022 winner Sharon Lokedi until she pulled away from her countrymate in the final mile, surging ahead and winning easily, besting the previous course record of 2:22.31 set by Margaret Okayo in 2003.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 02: Hellen Obiri of Kenya reacts while crossing the finish line after winning the Professional Women’s Open Division during the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon on November 02, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant, Getty Images)

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