India, Nov. 1 -- Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the New York City Marathon, and Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui took her second title in three years.

Men's race: Andreas Almgren (Sweden), 2:06:01

Women's race: Sheila Chepkirui (Kenya), 2:24:36

Men's wheelchair: Marcel Hug (Switzerland)

Women's wheelchair: Catherine Debrunner (Switzerland)

Almgren won in 2:06:01 in his first-ever marathon, according to NBC Sports. He is the first Swedish runner to win any major marathon. He finished 13 seconds ahead of Italy's Yemaneberhan Crippa. Almgren won a bronze medal in the 10,000m at the 2025 World Championships.

Chepkirui, 35, crossed the finish line in Central Park in 2:24:36. She finished six seconds ahead of American runner Jess McClain.

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