Andreas Almgren and Sheila Chepkirui win the New York City Marathon
Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the men's race at the New York City Marathon in 2:06:01 in his marathon debut, 13 seconds ahead of Italy's Yemaneberhan Crippa. Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui won the women's race in 2:24:36, six seconds ahead of American Jess McClain, the first U.S. woman to finish in the top three since 2018.
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Why it matters
The New York City Marathon is the last World Marathon Major of 2026. American Jess McClain's second-place finish was the first top-three finish by a U.S. woman in New York since 2018.
Sources
- NBC Sports: Andreas Almgren, Sheila Chepkirui win; Jess McClain ends U.S. podium drought
- Bleacher Report: New York Marathon results 2026
- FloTrack: 2026 New York City Marathon men's results
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