Kenyans win NYC marathon titles

MANILA, Philippines – In the United States, it was a Kenyan sweep at the New York City marathon as chilly, windy conditions persisted through the city’s five boroughs. Priscah Jeptoo won the women’s race, overtaking front-running Ethiopian Buzunesh Deba with about two miles to go. Jeptoo clocked in two hours, 25 minutes and seven seconds to claim a huge payday. Meanwhile, Geoffrey Mutai had to wait a year before defending his title, as the 2012 race was cancelled due to damage inflicted by superstorm Sandy. The 2011 Boston winner showed he had not lost his edge as he hit the Central Park finish line 52 seconds ahead of Tsegaye Kebede of Ethiopia. -- Mornings @ ANC, November 4, 2013.