Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia has set a course record to win the New York City Marathon men’s race. Hellen Obiri of Kenya pulled away in the final 400 meters to take the women’s title. Tola finished Sunday in 2 hours, 4 minutes and 58 seconds, topping the time set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011 by eight seconds. Tola pulled away from countrymate Jemal Yimer when the pair were heading toward the Bronx at mile 20. Obiri, Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia and defending champion Sharon Lokedi were all running together exchanging the lead before Obiri made a move.
The women competing in the 2023 New York City Marathon on Sunday saved the real racing for the final four miles, setting up a thrilling sprint finish in Central Park. Hellen Obiri of Kenya had the edge this time, crossing the line in 2:27:23, just five seconds ahead of runner-up Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia. It is Obiri's second World Marathon Majors victory she is also the 2023 Boston Marathon winner, becoming the first woman in 34 years (and the fifth ever) to take first place in both races in the same year.