NAIROBI, Kenya, November 1, 2026 – Sheila Chepkirui won her second ever New York Marathon title, edging a closely contested women’s race to cross the finish line first, on Sunday evening.
Chepkirui clocked 2:24:36 to cut the tape, ahead of American Jessica McClain who timed 2:24:42.
Immediate former defending champion Hellen Obiri came a close third in 2:24:43.
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1 Nov 2026 · capitalfm.co.ke
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Chepkirui sliced through the tape in 2:24:36, narrowly holding off American Jessica McClain, who clocked 2:24:42, while defending champion Hellen Obiri complet
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