55,000 runners from nearly 150 countries gathered to compete in the New York Marathon. Hellen Obiri of Kenya made history by setting a new women's course record.
Breakdown
- The New York Marathon included 55,000 athletes from nearly 150 countries.
- Many Australian runners participated in the event again this year. 6s
- The marathon distance was 42.1 kilometers and ended with a sprint finish. 8s
- Helen Obeiri of Kenya became the first woman to run under two hours, twenty minutes in the New York Marathon. 36s
- Obeiri broke a 23-year-old course record in the process. 42s