Kenya’s Chepkirui wins New York Marathon

Kenya’s  Chepkirui wins New York Marathon
Sheila Chepkirui crosses the finish line to win the New York Marathon on Sunday. PHOTO/NEW YORK MARATHON

NAIROBI, Kenya, November 1, 2026 – Sheila Chepkirui won her second ever New York Marathon title, edging a closely contested women’s race to cross the finish line first, on Sunday evening.

Chepkirui clocked 2:24:36 to cut the tape, ahead of American Jessica McClain who timed 2:24:42.

Immediate former defending champion Hellen Obiri came a close third in 2:24:43.

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