Kenyan Runners Sweep Top Prizes at 2023 New York City Marathon
NEW YORK – Benson Kipruto and Hellen Obiri of Kenya claimed victory in the men’s and women’s divisions of the 52nd New York City Marathon on Sunday, november 5, 2023. Kipruto finished with a time of 2:08:24, while Obiri secured her first marathon win with a time of 2:27:41.
The annual 26.2-mile race, a cornerstone of the global marathon circuit, draws elite athletes and tens of thousands of participants to new York City. This year’s event showcased both seasoned marathoners and rising stars, competing for a substantial prize pool and the prestige of winning one of the world’s most iconic races. the results mark a significant achievement for Kenyan runners, continuing their dominance in the sport, and signal Obiri’s arrival as a major force in marathon competition.
the total guaranteed prize purse for the 2023 NYC Marathon reached $969,000, with $100,000 awarded to each of the male and female open division winners. In the wheelchair divisions,Marcel Hug of switzerland won the men’s race in 1:30:16,and Susannah Scaroni of the United States defended her title in the women’s race with a time of 1:42:10.
This year’s wheelchair division also saw a historic increase in prize money,with each winner receiving $50,000 – the largest wheelchair division prize in the race’s history.
