Eliud Kipchoge finishes 17th in the New York City marathon
Eliud Kipchoge finishes 17th in the New York City marathon
Veteran marathoner Eliud Kipchoge has made history by completing the six-star set of major marathons, cementing his name in history books.
Kipchoge finished 17th in the New York City marathon on Sunday, 2, to complete the only missing race from his illustrious career.
Benson Kipruto emerged first, closely followed by his Kenyan counterparts, Alexander Kipruto, who was just 16 seconds behind him, and Abel Kipchumba completed the top three, swoop.
The 34-year-old clinched victory after running under 2:08:09, beating Alexandrer, who finished second at 2:08:10 and Abel Kipchumba, who ran under 2:08:57.
Kipchoge crossed the line with a time of 2:14:36, six minutes behind Kipruto, emerging in 17th position among thousands of athletes who participated in the competition.
In what is believed to be his last competitive race, Kipchoge, who will be 41 years old next week, competed against other fellow veterans, including Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele.
The race began in Staten Island, from where the athletes traversed the Statue of Liberty through Brooklyn and into Long Island City. The athletes then crossed the Pulaski Bridge into Manhattan and the Madison Avenue Bridge, and finally to the city’s Central Park.
The New York City marathon was Kipchoge’s first time competing in the race, with the opportunity granting him the chance to receive the Six Star recognition and claim the Seven Star award.
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This means that Kipchoge was able to complete all seven Abbott World Marathon Majors, including the Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, Sydney and New York City races.
As of September 20, 2025, there were 4,413 Seven Star finishers across the globe, with Kipchoge becoming the latest entrant in the Seven Star Hall of Fame.
Kipchoge’s move to compete and complete the race marked a crucial milestone in his illustrious career, cementing his legacy as the most complete marathoner of all time globally.
The 40-year-old had previously stated that he would feel incomplete if he did not clinch the seven majors despite having dominated the sport for several years and achieving numerous accolades.
Despite his record-setting career, the athlete’s performance has been less dominant in the last two years, sparking mixed reactions, with some calling for his retirement.
Kenya’s Hellen on Sunday afternoon cruised to victory in the women’s Newyork City marathon, finishing first in 2:19:51, and surpassing the previous record of 2:22:31 held by Margaret Okayo since 2003.
She was closely followed by Sharon Lokedi, who secured second place, finishing just 16 seconds behind Obiri. Sheila Chepkirui, the defending champion, claimed third, trailing by nearly 34 seconds.
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