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Hellen Obiri set a new women's course record at the NYC Marathon, winning in 2:19:51, while Benson Kipruto narrowly won the men's race in a photo finish, completing the course in 2:08:09, marking a Kenyan sweep of the top spots.
Benson Kipruto and Sutume Asefa Kebede set new Japanese all-comers' records at the Tokyo Marathon, with Kipruto winning the men's race in 2:02:16 and Kebede triumphing in the women's race in 2:15:55. Kipruto's victory came ahead of Timothy Kiplagat and Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich, while Kebede finished ahead of Rosemary Wanjiru and Amane Beriso. Eliud Kipchoge, aiming to regain the title, settled for 10th place.
Evans Chebet defended his Boston Marathon title, winning in an unofficial time of 2:05:54 and spoiling Eliud Kipchoge's debut in the race. Kipchoge finished sixth, while Benson Kipruto and Gabriel Geay took second and third place respectively.