Kenyan long-distance runner Sheila Chepkirui started her month on a high note following her heroics at the New York City Marathon held on Sunday, 1 November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsChepkirui pocketed USD100,000 (approximately Ksh12,995,000) for her impressive victory, which saw her deny compatriot Hellen Obiri a historic third title in New York.Details of Ferdinand Omanyala's upgraded Toyota HiluxThe 2024 champion produced a remarkable performance in a thrilling battle against Obiri, saving her best for the closing stages of the race.The two Kenyans went head-to-head in an absorbing contest before Chepkirui unleashed a spectacular finishing kick in the final kilometre to pull away and secure victory.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088119##She crossed the finish line in 2:24:36, just six seconds ahead of American Jessica McClain, who clocked 2:24:42 to finish second.Obiri, who was chasing a third New York City Marathon crown, narrowly missed out on the top two places after settling for third in 2:24:43.Why Eliud Kipchoge believes Dakar Youth Olympics could transform African sportThe victory saw Chepkirui secure her second New York City Marathon title in three years, having first triumphed in 2024.McClain earned USD60,000 (approximately Ksh7.79 million) for her runner-up finish, while Obiri took home USD40,000 (approximately Ksh5.19 million) after completing the race in third place.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088105##Kenya's Edna Kiplagat and Mercy Chelangat also delivered impressive performances, finishing fourth and fifth respectively. Kiplagat clocked 2:25:42, while Chelangat crossed the line in 2:25:46.The top five finishers in the women's elite race shared approximately Ksh31.2 million in prize money. Fourth-placed Kiplagat received USD25,000 (approximately Ksh3,248,750), while Chelangat pocketed USD15,000 (approximately Ksh1,949,250) for her fifth-place finish.Men's MarathonMeet 50-year-old elite Kenyan marathoner defying age by breaking multiple recordsIn the men's elite race, Sweden's Andreas Almgren claimed the top prize of USD100,000 (approximately Ksh12,995,000) after clocking 2:06:01 to secure victory.Italy's Yemaneberhan Crippa finished second in 2:06:14, earning USD 60,000 (approximately Ksh7,797,000), while Lesotho's Kamohelo Mofolo completed the podium in 2:06:26 to take home USD40,000 (approximately Ksh5,198,000).##NAJAVA_MECA_10088108##Kenya's Benson Kipruto narrowly missed out on the podium, finishing fourth in 2:06:27. He earned USD25,000 (approximately Ksh3,248,750), while Australia's Haftu Strintzos finished fifth in 2:06:34, pocketing USD15,000 (approximately Ksh1,949,250).The men's and women's elite races offered identical prize money, with the winners taking home USD100,000 each.Former Olympic champion Asbel Kiprop announces plans to manufacture running shoesThe top five finishers in both categories collectively earned approximately Ksh62.4 million.