Obiri breaks record Kipruto wins photo finish

New York’s marathon delivered drama and records. Kenya’s Benson Kipruto edged Alexander Mutiso by two hundredths of a second in a photo finish, winning in 2:08:09 as Albert Korir took third. Hellen Obiri shattered the 22-year course record, surging away from Sharon Lokedi to win in 2:19:51; Sheila Chepkirui also finished under the old mark, and Obiri earned a $50,000 bonus. Eliud Kipchoge placed 17th on his New York debut, completing his six-star majors set. In the wheelchair races, Marcel Hug and Susannah Scaroni defended their titles.

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