Sweden's Almgren, Kenya's Chepkirui win New York Marathon

Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men's race of the New York City Marathon, marking his first marathon victory. He finished in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 1 second, narrowly beating Yemaneberhan Crippa of Italy by 13 seconds.

Almgren's time was the third fastest in the course's 50-year history, with the top seven finishers among the top 10 all-time times. He became the first marathoner to win his debut in the event since Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia won the 2010 race.

American Zouhair Talbi finished sixth, running the fastest time ever by a U.S. runner in the event. Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women's race for the second time, finishing in 2:24:36.

Chepkirui overtook Hellen Obiri in the final 150 meters, with American Jessica McClain finishing second. McClain's result marked the first time a U.S. woman placed in the top three since 2018.

The 50th edition of the marathon saw over 60,000 runners, including nearly half women. Runners came from more than 140 countries, with defending men's champion Benson Kipruto competing again.

The race, which began in 1970, was moved out of Central Park in celebration of the U.S. bicentennial and to help uplift the city. This year marked the first course change in 15 years, with a slight adjustment at Mile 20 in the Bronx.