For the first time in 22 years, history was rewritten at the NYC Marathon — thanks to Hellen Obiri

Hellen Obiri made history as the first woman to complete the challenging and emotional 26.2 mile course of the NYC ...
Runner's World

Hellen Obiri Smashes the 22-Year-Old Course Record at the 2025 New York City Marathon

With a dramatic surge in the final mile to lose her last challenger, Hellen Obiri of Kenya claimed the women’s title at today’s New York City Marathon. Her time of 2:19:51 broke the course record by ...
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NYC Marathon 2025: Kenya’s Hellen Obiri made history in special spray-on shoes made in 3 mins

Hellen Obiri broke the New York City Marathon course record on Sunday, surpassing Margaret Okayo’s 2003 finish mark by almost ...

Hellen Obiri's New York City Marathon Starter Pack

Below, Obiri shares her marathon day starter pack.
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Rivalries rekindled as Obiri, Lokedi and Kipchoge, Bekele headline Sunday's New York Marathon

One of the fiercest and most captivating friendly rivalries in marathon history lights up the streets of New York this Sunday as Hellen Obiri clashes with Sharon Lokedi and Eliud Kipchoge goes head-to ...