Kenyans Sweep New York City Marathon

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Published on November 8 2021 5:58 am
Last Updated on November 8 2021 5:58 am

There was a Kenyan sweep in the New York City marathon on Sunday, with Albert Korir winning for the men and Peres Jepchirchir first among the women.

Korir won in two hours, eight minutes and 22 seconds, two years after coming in second in the last NYC marathon, since it was canceled last year due to the pandemic.

Jepchirchir became the only woman to win a major marathon in the fall after taking an Olympic gold medal, winning in two hours, 22 minutes and 39 seconds.