Kenyans Kamworor, Jepkosgei claim New York Marathon titles

Joyciline Epikouros of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the Professional Women's Finish during the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon in New York on November 3, 2019

Kenyan half marathon world record holders Geoffrey Kamworor and Joyciline Jepkosgei powered to victories in the New York City Marathon on Sunday.

Kamworor reclaimed the New York title he won in 2017 in two hours eight minutes and 13 seconds and Jepkosgei surprised four-time champion Mary Keitany, winning her marathon debut in 2:22:38.