Eliud Kipchoge finished ninth at the Sydney Marathon, showing he's still in the mix after dominating Olympic golds and setting world records.
Kenyan athletes Benson Kipruto and Hellen Obiri won the 2025 New York City Marathon, with Obiri setting a new course record of 2:19:51. Kipruto narrowly edged Alexander Mutiso in a photo finish. The race featured tight finishes and Kenyan sweep of top spots.