Kipruto beats Mutiso in a photo finish to win the New York Marathon

Benson Kipruto claimed a dramatic victory at the 2025 New York City Marathon on Sunday beating his Kenyan  compatriot Alexander Mutiso in a photo finish by just 0.1 seconds.

Kipruto, a two-time World Marathon Major winner, crossed the tape  in 2:08:56, securing his first New York title.

Former champion Albert Korir completed the Kenyan podium sweep in third with 2:08:57.

By 40K, the race had boiled down to a two-man battle between Kipruto and Mutiso.

Over the final kilometer, they ran shoulder to shoulder until Kipruto cut the tape first.

Four-time major winner and double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge finished 17th in 2:14:36, in his debut completing the Abbott Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher joining other  athletes who had attained the feat in the Hall of fame.