Sheila Chepkirui led an all-Kenyan podium finish at the 53rd edition of the New York Marathon with defending champion Hellen Obiri second and Vivian Cheruiyot finished third.
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.
Ethiopia’s Senbere Teferi looked threatening in the first 20km, taking charge of the race with the Kenyan trio tucked behind her.
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 to secure the podium finishes.
