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Keitany wins fourth New York Marathon women's title, Kamworor third

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Mary Keitany (centre) celebrates her victory with Vivian Cheruiyot and Shalane Flanagan, who finished second and third respectively [Courtesy]

Kenya's Mary Keitany won her fourth women's title in five tries at Sunday's 48th New York City Marathon.

The 36-year-old endurance veteran, who finished second to American Shalane Flanagan in last year's Big Apple showdown, reclaimed the crown in an unofficial time of two hours, 22 minutes and 48 seconds.

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