Sheila Chepkirui is the New York City Marathon champion, regaining the title she won in 2024, and denying compatriot, Hellen Obiri a historic third.An incredible battle between Chepkirui and Obiri culminated with a spectacular kick for the former in the last kilometre for victory. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsChepkirui clocked 2:24:36 to win by six seconds, with American Jess McClain settling for second in 2:24:42 after overtaking Obiri, in the final meters, the outgoing champion coming home in third place in 2:24:43.In the men's race, Kenyan competitors struggled, with Sweden's Andreas Almgren making a stunning marathon debut, winning in 2:06:01. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10075968##He timed the race to perfection, pulling away from the pack and then Yemaneberhan Crippa in the final mile, beating the Italian by 13 seconds.The Italian finished second in 2:06:14.