- Benson Kipruto wins New York City Marathon 2025 in a photo-finish.
- Kipruto crossed the line in a time of two hours eight minutes and nine seconds, with Mutiso 0.16secs behind.
- Kenya’s Albert Korir, the 2021 New York winner, was third in 2:08:57.
Kenya’s Benson Kipruto just held off compatriot Alexander Mutiso to win a photo-finish in the men’s race at the New York City Marathon 2025 on Sunday.
A thrilling duel in perfect conditions saw Mutiso almost catch Kipruto with a late burst in the final metres of what was the closest finish in New York Marathon history.
Kipruto crossed the line in a time of two hours eight minutes and nine seconds, with Mutiso 0.16secs behind. Kenya’s Albert Korir, the 2021 New York winner, was third in 2:08:57.
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Benson Kipruto wins New York City Marathon 2025
Kipruto clinched the New York title to add to his previous major marathon wins in Boston, Chicago and Tokyo.
Mutiso, the 2024 London Marathon winner, finished just 0.16secs behind his compatriot after a gripping duel over the final mile.
Kipruto looked to have done just enough to lead by several metres as the finish line loomed into view in Central Park.
But Mutiso kicked for home in a sprint finish and was just fractionally behind Kipruto as he took the tape.
“The last part was so hard, but I was giving myself morale, saying ‘Come on you, you can win it, come on’,” Kipruto said after his victory.
“I was pushing so hard to make sure I win.”
Kenya’s Albert Korir, the 2021 New York winner, was third in 2:08:57.
Kenyan great Eliud Kipchoge, in what is expected to be his last major marathon appearance, finished 17th in 2:14:36.
