Obiri Smashes NYC Marathon Course Record to Claim Second Title
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Hellen Obiri shatters the NYC Marathon women’s course record with 2:19:51, edging Lokedi as Kenyan depth shines in a dramatic race.
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Albert Korir is a Kenyan long-distance runner born on March 2, 1994, in Kapkitony, Kenya. He has established himself as a prominent figure in international marathon racing, representing Kenya in major competitions around the world. Korir began his marathon career in 2016, quickly making an impact with podium finishes in Barcelona and Toronto. His first major victory came at the 2017 Vienna City Marathon, where he won in a time of 2:08:40. In 2019, he claimed wins at both the Houston and Ottawa marathons, setting a personal best of 2:08:03 in Ottawa. That same year, he finished second at the TCS New York City Marathon, just 23 seconds behind compatriot Geoffrey Kamworor. After a two-year hiatus from marathon racing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Korir returned to New York in 2021 and won the men's race in 2:08:22. This victory not only marked his first Abbott World Marathon Majors title but also secured him the overall Series XIII championship, finishing with 41 points—seven ahead of Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma. Korir’s 2021 win was notable for its competitive field and his decisive move in the final stages. In recent years, Korir has remained a consistent presence in major marathons. He returned to New York in 2022, finishing seventh, and in 2023, he placed fourth at the Boston Marathon with a time of 2:08:01, improving his personal best to 2:06:57 at the 2023 New York City Marathon. His performances continue to place him among the top marathoners globally, and he remains a key representative for Kenya in international distance running.
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