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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Benson Kipruto, born on March 17, 1991, in Tolilet, Kenya, is a prominent Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in the marathon. He has established himself as one of the top marathoners globally, with notable achievements including an Olympic bronze medal in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where he finished third with a time of 2:07:00[1][2][7]. Kipruto is distinguished as a four-time winner of the World Marathon Majors (WMM), having won four different major city marathons: the 2021 Boston Marathon, the 2022 Chicago Marathon, the 2024 Tokyo Marathon (where he set a course record and personal best of 2:02:16), and the 2025 New York City Marathon. His victory in New York was marked by a dramatic photo finish, narrowly edging out Alexander Mutiso by three-hundredths of a second[1][2][5][7]. His career highlights also include multiple podium finishes in major marathons, such as third places at the 2022 and 2023 Boston Marathons and a second-place finish at the 2023 Chicago Marathon with a personal best of 2:04:02, where he finished behind world record holder Kelvin Kiptum[1][3][4]. Kipruto made his marathon debut in 2016 at the Athens Marathon and entered the World Marathon Majors circuit in 2019. Since then, he has been recognized for his consistent high-level performances and competitive rivalry with top marathoners, including Eliud Kipchoge[4]. In 2024, he was shortlisted for the World Athletics Out of Stadium Male Athlete of the Year award. Outside competition, Kipruto has made personal investments, relocating his family nearer to training areas in Kenya[2]. His achievements have cemented his status among the elite in marathon running, making him a significant figure in Kenyan and global athletics.
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