Dramatic Duels at the New York City Marathon: Nageeye and Chepkirui Triumph

Abdi Nageeye clinched the New York City Marathon title in a thrilling final stretch, while Sheila Chepkirui led a Kenyan sweep in the women's race. Daniel Romanchuk and Susannah Scaroni won the men's and women's wheelchair races, respectively, showcasing their dominance on the iconic course.

In a dramatic finale to the New York City Marathon, Dutchman Abdi Nageeye emerged victorious after a nail-biting last mile. He clocked in at two hours, seven minutes, and 39 seconds on Sunday, edging out the 2022 champion Evans Chebet, who settled for second place.

Nageeye's win marked redemption after his misfortune at the Paris Olympics, where he was unable to finish. Meanwhile, Sheila Chepkirui led a Kenyan triumph on the women's podium, completing the race in 2:24:35, with fellow Kenyan Hellen Obiri finishing closely behind.

The wheelchair races also brought significant victories, with American Daniel Romanchuk claiming his third title in the men's category and Susannah Scaroni dominating the women's field with a time of 1:48:05.

(With inputs from agencies.)