Albert Korir of Kenya wins the men's race in the New York City Marathon. Peres Jepchirchir, also of Kenya, won the women's competition.
Korir finished in 2 hours, 8 minutes and 22 seconds, and Jepchirchir came in at 2 hours, 22 minutes and 39 seconds, according to the New York Road Runners.Peres Jepchirchir crossing the finish line to win the women's race Sunday.
Viola Cheptoo, also from Kenya, was just seconds behind Jepchirchir.Mohamed El Aaraby of Morocco came in second in the men's race, finishing in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 6 seconds. About 30,000 people were registered to take part in today's event, the 50th New York Marathon. Read MoreThe 2020 marathon was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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