Tag: New York City Marathon

  • Sharon Lokedi and Evans Chebet did a sweep.

    Sharon Lokedi and Evans Chebet did a sweep.

    Brazilian Daniel do Nascimento collapsed 21 miles into the men’s race at the New York City Marathon on Sunday. About six miles short of the finish, Nascimento sank to the pavement and was forced to abandoned the race. Kenyan Evans Chebet won the men’s race in 2 hours, 7 minutes, 41 seconds, completing a sweep…

  • Two runners make their NYC marathon debuts.

    Two runners make their NYC marathon debuts.

    Evans Chebet and Sharon Lokedi, both of Kenya, won the New York City Marathon men’s and women’s race on Sunday, both of them making splash in their debuts. Chebet won in 2 hours 23 minutes and 23 seconds, while Lokedi finished in 2 hours 23 minutes and 23 seconds for her first marathon victory. Marcel…