Andreas Almgren wins New York City Marathon debut; Sheila Chepkirui reclaims women’s title

In his marathon debut, Andreas Almgren won New York in 2:06:01, becoming the race’s first Swedish champion. Sheila Chepkirui took the women’s race in 2:24:36, her second title in three years. American Jess McClain finished six seconds behind her, passing Hellen Obiri for second in the final strides and ending an eight-year U.S. podium drought at this race.