New York marathon: Sweden's Almgren and Kenya's Chepkirui win as 60,000 take part

Sweden's Andreas Almgren, right, approaches the finish line during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Angelina Katsanis/AP hide caption NEW YORK — Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men's race of the New York City Marathon in his debut in the event while Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women's race on Sunday for the second time. Almgren was making his debut at 26.2 miles after a successful career running half-marathons.