Kenya’s Chepkirui wins 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. More to follow…

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.

Source: Capital FM Sports