Andreas Almgren made a stunning debut in the New York Marathon, winning the men's race with a time of 2:06:01. This victory capped off a remarkable year for the 31-year-old Swede, who previously broke the European half-marathon record in September and secured 10,000m gold at the European Athletics Championships in August.

Almgren's performance not only earned him the top spot but also made him the first European-born man to win the New York Marathon in 30 years, since Giacomo Leone in 1996. He finished just 13 seconds ahead of Yemaneberhan Crippa from Italy, who took second place, while Kamohelo Mofolo from Lesotho rounded out the podium in third, finishing 12 seconds later.

Expressing his emotions after the race, Almgren said, "I just thought, 'I've got the legs today'. I'm about to start crying. It's better than anything I could have ever imagined."

In the women's race, Sheila Chepkirui from Kenya achieved her second victory at the New York Marathon, clocking in at 2:24:36. She finished a mere six seconds ahead of American Jessica McClain, with fellow Kenyan Hellen Obiri just one second behind in third. Chepkirui commented on the challenging final mile, stating, "The last mile was really tricky and I had to be patient because I knew Hellen was really strong. I had to really push up to the finish line."

This year's marathon marked the 50th anniversary of the event, showcasing the vibrant spirit of New York as it connected its five boroughs: Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan.