Britain’s Patrick Dever took an impressive fourth place in his marathon debut in the men’s race in New York as Benson Kipruto beat Alexander Mutiso in a dramatic photo finish to claim victory.
Preston Harrier Dever, who finished in a time of two hours, eight minutes and 58 seconds, was part of a four-man group before Kipruto and Mutiso separated in the closing stages.
Mutiso almost overtook his fellow Kenyan at the finish line, but Kipruto held him off to win as they both posted a time of 2:08.09. His compatriot Albert Korir was third in 2:08.57.
Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge, who may have run his last marathon at the elite level,, external He was 17th in 2:14.36.
Hellen Obiri set a track record to win the women’s race in New York as the 35-year-old Kenyan claimed victory in 2:19.51.
The previous record of 2:22.31 was set by Margaret Okaya in 2003.
Sharon Lokedi was second in 2:20.07 and her compatriot Sheila Chepkirui was third in 2:20.24, while Britain’s Jessica Warner-Judd was seventh on her debut at the distance in 2:24.45.
Britain’s David Weir came second (1:34.09) behind Switzerland’s Marcel Hug (1:30.16) in the men’s wheelchair race.
Britain’s Eden Rainbow-Cooper (1:59.30) was seventh in the women’s wheelchair race, which was won by American Susannah Scaroni (1:42.10).