Hellen Obiri crowned as Women’s New York City Marathon winner — and sets a course record.

Hellen Obiri of Kenya set a course record to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday.

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.

Defending champion Sheila Chepkirui finished third. All three beat the previous course best. The trio of former champions separated themselves heading into the Bronx at Mile 20. Read More