Stellar women’s field takes aim at New York City Marathon record on Sunday
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Marathon women’s record, which has stood for 20 years, could go down Sunday with one of the strongest fields assembled in the history of the race.
Reigning champion Sharon Lokedi looks to defend her title against a stellar group of female runners that includes Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri, Olympic gold medalist and 2021 New York champion Peres Jepchirchir and former marathon world-record holder Brigid Kosgei.
“It was very life-changing,” Lokedi said of winning last year. “Very excited to be back here again.”
She’ll have some added support from her mother, who flew to New York from Kenya and will be waiting at the finish line in Central Park.