Albert Korir of Kenya wins the NYC Marathon in an unofficial time of 2 hours, 8 minutes and 22 seconds. Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya wins the women’s race after winning an Olympic gold medal
Albert Korir of Kenya won the New York City Marathon men’s race Sunday, two years after coming in second.
The second oldest of the world’s marathon majors returned Sunday after cancelling in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The field was cut by about 40% to around 30,000 runners, with efforts made to maintain distance between competitors near the start and finish lines. Jepchirchir broke away from countrywoman Viola Cheptoo and Ethiopia’s Ababel Yeshaneh in the final mile of the race after the trio ran side by side from the Bronx back down through Manhattan.