Sheila Chepkirui claims emphatic victory as Kenyan women sweep New York Marathon
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Sheila Chepkirui claimed an emphatic victory at the 53rd edition of the New York Marathon on Sunday, running a time of 02:24:35.
Chepkirui led an all-Kenyan podium finish as defending champion Hellen Obiri came in second, clocking at 02:24:49, while Vivian Cheruiyot capped of the podium finishes in a time of 02:25:21.
Your 2024 #TCSNYCMarathon Open Women's division champion is Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya in an official time of 2:24:35. 🥇 pic.twitter.com/TWr4a0nVJb
— TCS New York City Marathon (@nycmarathon) November 3, 2024
Ethiopia's Senbere Teferi looked threatening in the first 20km, taking charge of the race with the Kenyan trio tucked behind her.
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The trio ran a tactical race, bidding their time and letting Teferi do the donkey work and set the pace.
By the 30km mark, only five women were left in contention with Obiri and Chepkirui taking charge as Teferi faded.
The Kenyans shook of the Ethiopian past 35km and going into the business end of the race it was certain that all three women were going to secure podium finishes.
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It was every was every woman for herself in the last miles of the race as the trio who had teamed up so well now gunned for glory.
Chepkirui surged ahead with renewed vigor from the cheering crowd striding across the finish line to upset defending champion Obiri.