In a stunning display of endurance and speed, Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola has emerged victorious at the New York City Marathon, smashing a longstanding course record.
Ethiopia’s own, the 2022 world marathon king, Tola shattered the previous best time by clocking in at an astonishing 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 58 seconds on a brisk Sunday morning.
On the women’s front, the fiercely competitive Hellen Obiri from Kenya narrowly edged out Ethiopian rival Letesenbet Gidey for the win.
Amid ideal marathon weather, Obiri, fresh from her Boston Marathon triumph earlier this year, crossed the finish line at 2:27:23, a mere six seconds before Gidey could claim the spot.
The women’s contest came to a breathtaking finish, with Obiri summoning a surge of pace at the final stretch, leaving Gidey and last year’s top placer, her fellow Kenyan Sharon Lokedi, who ended third, trailing in her wake.
Over in the men’s competition, Tola led a masterclass in marathon running, finishing ahead of the pack in Central Park with Kenya’s Albert Korir following behind for silver and Shura Kitata of Ethiopia taking bronze.
The previous record was firmly in the grasp of Kenya’s four-time World Marathon Major champion Geoffrey Mutai, who had set a formidable time of 2:05:06 to beat.
Dual Olympic 5000m silver medalist Hellen Obiri of Kenya once again proved her athletic prowess, this time on the streets of New York.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about NYC Marathon 2023
Who won the 2023 New York City Marathon for the men’s race?
Ethiopian runner Tamirat Tola won the men’s race at the 2023 New York City Marathon, setting a new course record with a time of 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 58 seconds.
What record did Tamirat Tola break at the NYC Marathon?
Tamirat Tola broke the 12-year-old men’s course record at the New York City Marathon that was previously held by Geoffrey Mutai with a new record time of 2:04:58.
Who was the female winner of the 2023 New York City Marathon?
Kenyan runner Hellen Obiri won the women’s race at the 2023 New York City Marathon, finishing with a time of 2:27:23.
How close was the finish in the women’s race of the NYC Marathon?
The finish in the women’s race was incredibly close, with Hellen Obiri beating Ethiopian Letesenbet Gidey by just six seconds.
Did any previous record holders participate in this marathon?
Yes, Geoffrey Mutai, the previous course record holder for the men’s race, was a participant in past New York City Marathons, but the text does not specify his involvement in the 2023 race.
More about NYC Marathon 2023
- Official NYC Marathon Results
- Tamirat Tola’s Athlete Profile
- Hellen Obiri’s Marathon Achievements
- Historical NYC Marathon Records
- World Marathon Majors Information
5 comments
there’s somthing about watching these marathons that gets you super pumped, congrats to all the runners
gotta give it up for the old record holder Mutai, records are made to be broken but his time was epic for so long.
did anyone else see that finish between Obiri and Gidey, my whole family was on the edge of our seats, total nail-biter!
Wow Tola crushed that record, didn’t see that coming but man what a race!
obiri is just unstoppable lately, that kick at the end was just insane. How does she do it every time??