Kenya's Hellen Obiri pulled away from a fiercely competitive field in the final 400 meters to storm the New York City Marathon on Sunday. The Boston Marathon champion obliterated a star-studded field including compatriot Sharon Lokedi to garnish her cabinet with another Abbott Marathon Major title this season. Obiri made a breakthrough in her career in 2012 when she stormed the world indoor 3000m title. She prides herself on the 1500m bronze at the Moscow 2013 World Championships, the 3000m silver at the Sopot 2014 World Indoor Championships, and the 3000m gold at the Istanbul 2012 World Indoor Championships. Renowned for its challenging, winding course, the New York Marathon — and Abbott Major — is one of the world's most prestigious running races.

Source: The Star November 05, 2023 21:56 UTC