New York City Marathon Crowns Nageeye, Chepkirui as 2024 Champions
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya made history yesterday by winning the New York City Marathon. Nageeye, the Tokyo Olympic silver medalist, crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 7 minutes, and 39 seconds, while Chepkirui completed the course in 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 35 seconds ¹ ².
This victory marked Nageeye's first major marathon win, making him the first Dutch runner to ever win the New York City Marathon ¹ ². Nageeye's win was especially impressive given his history with the course, having finished third in 2022. He faced stiff competition from Kenya's Evans Chebet, the 2022 winner, but managed to edge him out in the final stretch ¹.
Chepkirui's win was equally impressive, as she debuted in the New York City Marathon and still managed to outpace the reigning champion, Hellen Obiri ¹ ². Chepkirui and Obiri were neck and neck until the final mile, when Chepkirui pulled ahead to claim the top spot ¹.
*Top Finishers:*
- *Men's Division:*
- 1. Abdi Nageeye (NED) - 2:07:39
- 1. Evans Chebet (KEN) - 2:07:45
- 1. Albert Korir (KEN) - 2:08:00 ¹ ²
- *Women's Division:*
- 1. Sheila Chepkirui (KEN) - 2:24:35
- 1. Hellen Obiri (KEN) - 2:24:49
- 1. Vivian Cheruiyot (KEN) - 2:25:21 ¹ ²
The wheelchair division saw American dominance, with Daniel Romanchuk and Susannah Scaroni taking the top spots ¹.
Nageeye and Chepkirui each took home $100,000 in prize money for their victories ². Their wins marked a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 New York City Marathon, one of the world's most prestigious running events.
*Top Finishers:*
- *Men's Division:*
- 1. Abdi Nageeye (NED) - 2:07:39
- 1. Evans Chebet (KEN) - 2:07:45
- 1. Albert Korir (KEN) - 2:08:00 ¹ ²
- *Women's Division:*
- 1. Sheila Chepkirui (KEN) - 2:24:35
- 1. Hellen Obiri (KEN) - 2:24:49
- 1. Vivian Cheruiyot (KEN) - 2:25:21 ¹ ²
The wheelchair division saw American dominance, with Daniel Romanchuk and Susannah Scaroni taking the top spots ¹.
Nageeye and Chepkirui each took home $100,000 in prize money for their victories ². Their wins marked a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 New York City Marathon, one of the world's most prestigious running events.
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