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Obiri smashes Course Record, Kipruto Clinches Dramatic NYC Marathon title
New York, NY – November 3, 2025 – The concrete jungle of New York City witnessed a historic day on Sunday, November 2, 2025, as the 54th edition of the TCS New York City Marathon delivered breathtaking performances and a new benchmark for women’s marathon running in the five boroughs.
Obiri’s Dominance: A Record-Breaking Run
In a display of sheer grit and speed, Kenya’s Hellen obiri didn’t just win the women’s elite race; she obliterated the long-standing course record. Obiri crossed the finish line in an astonishing , becoming the first woman in history to break the 2:20 barrier on the challenging New York City course [[1]]. This victory marks Obiri’s second triumph in New York, solidifying her status as a marathon queen.
Her performance was so dominant that she bested the previous course record by nearly three minutes,a margin rarely seen in elite marathon running. This feat is akin to a basketball player hitting a buzzer-beater from half-court while together setting a new scoring record for the game.obiri’s compatriots, Sharon Lokedi and Sheila Chepkirui, also made strong showings, rounding out a Kenyan sweep of the podium
