Swede Andreas Almgren and Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui claimed victory on Sunday, November 1, at the New York Marathon, one of the eight majors of the season.
The 2026 New York Marathon delivered its share of surprises this Sunday, November 1. Among the eight major events on the international calendar, the Big Apple race lived up to all its promises with winners who tamed the famous urban course.
In the men's race, Sweden's Andreas Almgren crossed the finish line first. His solid performance allowed him to prevail over a pack of outsiders determined to upend the usual hierarchy. This victory marks a high point in the career of the Scandinavian athlete, who confirms his rise on the world marathon stage.
On the women's side, it was Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui who animated the race. Long expected among the favorites of major international events, she finally demonstrated the full extent of her talent on New York's roads. Her victory adds a new dimension to her reputation and reinforces the Kenyan tradition in this discipline.
The event, considered one of the eight majors of the season, attracts the best specialists in the discipline every year. The New York Marathon is a must-attend date on the calendar, both for the level of competition and for the unique atmosphere offered by the city. The full rankings allow fans to follow the performances of all participants who braved the forty-two kilometers of the course.
These results enrich a season already full of emotions for running enthusiasts. The two winners etch their names into the record of a prestigious event, before thousands of spectators lined up along the streets of Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.
In the men's race, Sweden's Andreas Almgren crossed the finish line first. His solid performance allowed him to prevail over a pack of outsiders determined to upend the usual hierarchy. This victory marks a high point in the career of the Scandinavian athlete, who confirms his rise on the world marathon stage.
On the women's side, it was Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui who animated the race. Long expected among the favorites of major international events, she finally demonstrated the full extent of her talent on New York's roads. Her victory adds a new dimension to her reputation and reinforces the Kenyan tradition in this discipline.
The event, considered one of the eight majors of the season, attracts the best specialists in the discipline every year. The New York Marathon is a must-attend date on the calendar, both for the level of competition and for the unique atmosphere offered by the city. The full rankings allow fans to follow the performances of all participants who braved the forty-two kilometers of the course.
These results enrich a season already full of emotions for running enthusiasts. The two winners etch their names into the record of a prestigious event, before thousands of spectators lined up along the streets of Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.
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Source: Ouest-France