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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Hellen Onsando Obiri, born on December 13, 1989, in Kisii County, Kenya, is a renowned Kenyan middle- and long-distance runner celebrated for her exceptional versatility and achievements across track, cross country, and road running. She is distinguished as the only woman to have won world titles indoors, outdoors, and in cross country[2][3]. Obiri’s career highlights include becoming a two-time world outdoor champion in the 5000 meters (2017 and 2019), where she also set a championship record in 2019. She secured the world indoor title in the 3000 meters in 2012 and won the World Cross Country Championships in 2019, showcasing her range across different terrains and distances[1][3]. At the Olympic Games, she earned silver medals in the 5000 meters twice, at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021, and placed fourth in the 10,000 meters in Tokyo[2][3]. Transitioning to the marathon, Obiri quickly established herself among the elite. In 2023, she won both the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon, becoming the first woman since 1989 to achieve this double victory in the same year. She successfully defended her Boston Marathon title in 2024[1][7]. Her personal bests include 14:18.37 in the 5000 meters and 1:04:22 in the half marathon[5]. Currently residing and training in Boulder, Colorado, Obiri is affiliated with the ON Athletics Club and coached by Dathan Ritzenheim. She balances her athletic career with family life, being married with a daughter[3][6]. As of 2025, Obiri remains a dominant figure in global long-distance running, consistently performing at the highest level across multiple disciplines[7].
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