The 54th TCS New York City Marathon 2025 on November 2 delivered unprecedented outcomes. Kenya dominated all podiums in both elite divisions, producing the closest men’s finish and a record-breaking women’s performance. Benson Kipruto Hellen Obiri win new york marathon 2025 titles, with Kipruto winning the men’s race by 0.16 seconds and Hellen Obiri shattering the course record by nearly three minutes. Obiri win new york in dominant fashion, marking one of the most remarkable performances in marathon 2025 history.[1][2][3]
Men’s Race: Photo Finish Decides Championship by 0.16 Seconds
Kipruto claimed victory with a time of 2:08:09, edging Alexander Mutiso by the narrowest margin in event history. Both runners shared the identical official time, making this the closest men’s finish ever recorded. Kipruto separated from the pack near Mile 24, appearing to secure victory before Mutiso launched a desperate final sprint.[3][4][5][1]
Albert Korir completed the all-Kenyan podium in third with 2:08:57.[1]
Kipruto’s Abbott World Marathon Majors Victories
Kipruto now holds four major marathon championships across the Abbott World Marathon Majors circuit:[2][5]
- 2021 Boston Marathon.
- 2022 Chicago Marathon.
- 2024 Tokyo Marathon.
- 2025 New York City Marathon.
He also earned Olympic bronze at 2024 Paris with a time of 2:07:00.[6]
Women’s Race: Obiri Sets Course Record, Breaks 22-Year Benchmark
Obiri won with 2:19:51, surpassing Margaret Okayo’s 2003 record of 2:22:31 by nearly three minutes. She pulled away from 2022 winner Sharon Lokedi in the final mile, demonstrating exceptional strength. Lokedi finished second in 2:20:07, while defending champion Sheila Chepkirui took third in 2:20:24.[2][1]
All three finishers broke the previous course record, marking extraordinary depth in the field.[7][1]
Hellen Obiri’s Olympic and Marathon Achievements
Obiri’s competitive record includes multiple major accomplishments:[8][7][1]
- Two Olympic silver medals in 5000m (2016 Rio, 2020 Tokyo)
- Fourth place in 10,000m at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
- Olympic bronze medal in marathon at 2024 Paris (2:23:10)
- Four-time marathon major champion across Boston and New York
- Two-time World Championships 5000m champion
American Women’s Achievement: New Course Record Established
Fiona O’Keeffe, 27, claimed fourth place in 2:22:49, becoming the fastest American woman ever at New York. Her time surpassed Molly Seidel’s 2021 American record of 2:24:42. O’Keeffe competed in her second completed marathon after recovering from injuries that led to her 2024 Olympic Trials withdrawal.[9][10][11][12][1]
Wheelchair Division Champions
Marcel Hug won his record seventh New York men’s wheelchair title in 1:30:16. Susannah Scaroni successfully defended her women’s wheelchair title in 1:42:10 for her third victory.[1]
Eliud Kipchoge Completes Marathon Majors Achievement
The two-time Olympic gold medalist made his New York debut at age 40, finishing 17th in 2:14:36. The race completed his Abbott World Marathon Majors collection, earning the prestigious Six Star Medal. Kipchoge turned 41 three days later on November 5.[13][1]
Top Finishers Across Elite Divisions
| Men Elite | Time | Women Elite | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Kipruto | 2:08:09 | Hellen Obiri | 2:19:51 |
| Alexander Mutiso | 2:08:09 | Sharon Lokedi | 2:20:07 |
| Albert Korir | 2:08:57 | Sheila Chepkirui | 2:20:24 |
Race Overview
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