Runners in the men's elite division pass through the Bronx borough during the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Hellen Obiri celebrates winning first place in the women's elite division of the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Runners move along First Avenue during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
Athletes in the men's elite division make their way through Brooklyn during the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso cross the finish line to win first and second place in the men's elite division of the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Broadway actor Anthony Ramos cries into his mother Mildred's arms after crossing the finish line of the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
A runner takes a break to kiss her partner during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
Runners cross the finish line in Central Park at the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
The six winners of the men's and women's elite divisions, celebrate together before the medal ceremony after winning the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
People walk and take photos after crossing the finish line of the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso and hug and laugh with each other after a close finish crossing the finish line to win first and second place in the men's elite division of the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
People cheer as runners pass by during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
Runners make their way across the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
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1:11 PM on Sunday, November 2
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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Marathon made history on Sunday with a course record set in the women’s competition and the closest race ever on the men’s side, which was decided by a fraction of a second.
Hellen Obiri of Kenya won the women's race in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 51 seconds, while compatriot Benson Kipruto won the men's competition in 2:08.40 by edging Alexander Mutiso by three-hundredths of a second.
Friends and fans came out to cheer on their loved ones and celebrate.
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