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Kipruto, Obiri seal Kenyan double at New York Marathon

Kenyans Hellen Obiri (Centre), Sharon Lokedi (left) and Sheila Chepkirui celebrate taking the top three spots in the New York Marathon, on November 2, 2025. [AFP]

Kenya's Benson Kipruto held off a thrilling late charge from Alexander Mutiso to win the closest New York Marathon finish in history on Sunday while compatriot Hellen Obiri smashed the course record to win the women's race.

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