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New York Marathon: How much will Chepkirui, Obiri and Evans Chebet receive?

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New York Marathon: How much will Chepkirui, Obiri and Evans Chebet receive?

  • Sheila Chepkirui and Adbi Nagiai won the men’s and women’s professional races at the New York City Marathon.
  • Their victories marked the first time they had both won a major marathon, upsetting pre-race favorites along the way.
  • TUKO.co.ke takes a look at the prize money on offer for the 2024 race in a race in which Kenyans have taken five of the six podium places.

Sheila Chepkirui led Kenya’s 1-2-3 finish at the 2024 New York City Marathon on November 3. Chepkirui overtook last year’s champion Hellen Obiri to hold on for her first major marathon victory.

The pace was light as Chepkirui crossed the finish line in 2:24:35. Obiri finished second and Vivian Cheruiyot made a stunning comeback to take places on the podium.

Sheila Chepkirui, New York Marathon 2024, Abdi Nagiai
Abdi Nagiai and Sheila Chepkirui celebrate winning the women’s and men’s races at the 2024 New York City Marathon. Photo by Sarah Steer.
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Chepkirui reacts after winning the 2024 New York City Marathon

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“It was really tough in the last mile. I was straining myself. This means my workout went well. I’m so happy. Olympic Games.

The men’s marathon also took place Abdi Naguiye’s first major victory when the Dutchman held off Evans Chebet in the finishing straight. Nagiai led Chebet and Albert Korir by 2:07:39.

New York Marathon Prize Fund

So, how much will New York Marathon runners-up earn? The New York City Marathon, often the last major race of the year, is one of the most profitable races in the world. world.

The winners, i.e. Chepkirui and Nagiai, will receive US$100,000 each (about US$12.8 million). Kenya shillings) in the form of prize money.

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Obiri and Chebet will each receive US$60,000 (KSh7.7 million) for second place. Korir and Cheruiyot will each receive US$40,000 (KSh5.1 million). This amount is allocated to third place players as stated in website.

The shoes Ruth Chepngetich wore to break the world record

TUKO.co.ke previously reported on Ruth Chepngetich’s shoes that broke women’s shoes Chicago Marathon record.

Chepngetich not only broke the world record, but completely broke it, shaving at least two minutes off the previous record.

Source: TUKO.co.ke