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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.
Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned substance Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic, during a doping test. The AIU announced her suspension and investigation, with Chepngetich having the right to a hearing. She previously set a record at the Chicago Marathon and is a three-time winner of the event.