Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya pulled away from countrymate Hellen Obiri in the final 150 meters to win a second New York City Marathon, while reigning half-marathon world champion Andreas Almgren won the men's race in his debut at the 26.2-mile distance.
Chepkirui takes duel of past champs, Almgren wins debut at NYC Marathon
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