The top ten finishers in each of the professional divisions are listed below.
Men
1. Benson Kipruto (KEN) - 2:08:09
2. Alexander Mutiso (KEN) - 2:08:09
3. Albert Korir (KEN) - 2:08:57
4. Patrick Dever (GBR) - 2:08:58
5. Matthias Kyburz (SUI) - 2:09:55
6. Joel Reichow (USA) - 2:09:56
7. Charles Hicks (USA) - 2:09:59
8. Sondre Nordstad Moen (NOR) - 2:10:15
9. Tsegay Weldlibanos (ERI) - 2:10:36
10. Joe Klecker (USA) - 2:10:37
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.
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 in New York. | Photo: AP/Angelina Katsanis
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 in New York. | Photo: AP/Angelina Katsanis
