Dutchman Abdi Nageeye and Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui pulled away from more accomplished runners in the last half mile to win their first major marathon titles at the New York City Marathon.

Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands won the men’s race at the New York City Marathon on Sunday and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya took the women’s event. Both runners pulled away from their closest ...

Abdi Nageeye finished third in the New York Marathon in 2022 Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui won the men's and women's races respectively at the New York City Marathon.

NEW YORK (AP) — Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui used strong kicks in the final mile to pull away from their nearest competitors and both win the New York City Marathon for the first time Sunday.