NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 The New York City Marathon made history on Sunday with a course record set in the women\u2019s competition and the closest race ever on the men\u2019s side, which was decided by a fraction of a second.<\/p>\n
Hellen Obiri of Kenya won the women’s race in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 51 seconds, while compatriot Benson Kipruto won the men’s competition in 2:08.40 by edging Alexander Mutiso by three-hundredths of a second.<\/p>\n
Friends and fans came out to cheer on their loved ones and celebrate.<\/p>\n
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