Almgren wins debut marathon in New York, Chepkirui wins women’s race
Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the New York City Marathon with a time of 2hr 6min 1sec. This was his first time racing the distance. He defeated Italian Yemaneberhan Crippa after a strong final mile. Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui won the women's race for the second time. She beat American Jessica McClain, who finished second. Last year's winner, Hellen Obiri, finished in third place. Almgren previously won gold in the 10,000m at the European Championships in August.
Sweden’s Andreas Almgren won the New York City Marathon, clocking 2hr 6min 1sec in a spectacular debut at the distance on Sunday. The 31-year-old Almgren, in the spotlight after setting a European half-marathon record in Copenhagen in September, powered through the final mile to capture the victory over Italian Yemaneberhan Crippa. Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui won the women’s race for a second time, repelling the challenge of last year’s winner Hellen Obiri – who faded to finish third behind American Jessica McClain. Almgren, who won his first international athletics title in August with 10 000m gold at the European Championships, ran comfortably