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Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui charges to victory at New York City Marathon

Chepkirui surged ahead in the file mile, winning her debut in the New York City Marathon

NYC marathon Photo by: Bjorn Peree

On Sunday morning at the New York City Marathon, Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui surged in the homestretch to clinch the win in 2:24:35. Chepkirui held off a fierce challenge from defending champion Hellen Obiri, who finished just seconds behind her, in 2:24:49. The podium was completed by 41-year-old marathon veteran Vivian Cheruiyot, in 2:25:21.

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