Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands won the New York City Marathon on Sunday (3 November).
Dutch runner Nageeye finished six seconds ahead of 2022 winner Chebet, with Albert Korir taking third place and last year’s winner and Olympic champion Tamirat Tola placing fourth.
“I was so focused. When I reached the finish, the emotion was not there. It felt like I was dreaming,” said Nageeye – a silver medallist at the 2020 Olympics.
Nageeye was able to celebrate his first marathon major title on the streets of the Big Apple.
The 33-year-old Chepkirui of Kenya also won the New York City Marathon in 2:24:35, coming clear of 2023 champion and compatriot Hellen Obiri. The Olympic bronze medallist faded in the closing stages to clock in at 2:24:49.
Chepkirui, who won 10,000m bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, led an all-Kenyan podium, with Vivian Cheruiyot taking third place.
“This means a lot to me. It means my training has been good. I had to really dig in and it was really hard. I pushed myself to the limit and I am so happy,” said Chepkirui, after winning her first world marathon major.