​Shalane Flanagan dethroned Mary Keitany on Sunday and became the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon since 1977, potentially ending her decorated career with her first major marathon victory. Keitany had won three straight New York marathons, but Flanagan pulled away from the Kenyan great with about three miles to go. Flanagan hits jetsFlanagan finished second in New York for her first marathon in 2010 but hadn't run this race since. Flanagan, Keitany and Ethiopia's Mamitu Daska were step-and-step until the 24th mile. Kamworor separated from the pack late and seemed like he would cruise to his first major marathon victory, but Kipsang appeared on his heels in the final stretch.

Source: CBC News November 05, 2017 17:26 UTC