New York City Marathon 2025: Hellen Obiri, Benson Kipruto Land Top Honours
The New York City Marathon made history on Sunday with a course record set in the women’s competition and the closest race ever on the men’s side, which was decided by a fraction of a second. Hellen Obiri of Kenya won the women’s race in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 51 seconds, while compatriot Benson Kipruto won the men’s competition in 2:08.40 by edging Alexander Mutiso by three-hundredths of a second. Friends and fans came out to cheer on their loved ones and celebrate.
Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso and hug and laugh with each other after a close finish crossing the finish line to win first and second place in the men's elite division of the New York City Marathon in New York. | Photo: AP/Angelina Katsanis
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The six winners of the men's and women's elite divisions, celebrate together before the medal ceremony after winning the New York City Marathon in New York. | Photo: AP/Angelina Katsanis
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Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso cross the finish line to win first and second place in the men's elite division of the New York City Marathon in New York. | Photo: AP/Angelina Katsanis
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Hellen Obiri celebrates winning first place in the women's elite division of the New York City Marathon in New York. | Photo: AP/Angelina Katsanis
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Runners cross the finish line in Central Park at the New York City Marathon in New York. | Photo: AP/Angelina Katsanis
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Runners make their way across the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon in New York. | Photo: AP/Heather Khalifa
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Runners in the men's elite division pass through the Bronx borough during the New York City Marathon in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
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Broadway actor Anthony Ramos cries into his mother Mildred's arms after crossing the finish line of the New York City Marathon in New York. | Photo: AP/Angelina Katsanis
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A runner takes a break to kiss her partner during the New York City Marathon in New York. | Photo: AP/Andres Kudacki
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Athletes in the men's elite division make their way through Brooklyn during the New York City Marathon in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura
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Runners move along First Avenue during the New York City Marathon in New York. | Photo: AP/Andres Kudacki
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People cheer as runners pass by during the New York City Marathon in New York. | Photo: AP/Andres Kudacki
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People walk and take photos after crossing the finish line of the New York City Marathon in New York. | Photo: AP/Angelina Katsanis