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Hellen Obiri explains why the New York City marathon course is tougher than Boston
Hellen Obiri has shared reasons why she thinks the New York City Marathon course is more difficult than the Boston Marathon course.
Reigning New York City Marathon champion Hellen Obiri has admitted that the New York City Marathon is the toughest course she has competed on since making her debut over the full marathon.
Obiri made her debut last year in the streets of New York City, and managed a sixth-place finish, clocking a Personal Best time of 2:25:49.
This year, she opened her season with a dominant win at the Boston Marathon, clocking 2:21:38 to cross the finish line.
However, her time will not be recognized by World Athletics as a credible Personal Best time since the Boston course does not meet the rules of a standardized course by World Athletics.
Obiri then returned to the Big Apple and this time around, she clinched a win, in what seemed to be a very easy run for her.
The World 10,000m silver medalist clocked 2:27:23 to cut the tape. However, she has insisted that the course is a bit more difficult than the one in Boston.
“The New York course is harder than Boston…when you reach Central Park, there are a lot of hills and valleys unlike Boston where it was a bit flat towards the end,” Obiri said.
The two-time World 5000m champion added that she was competing in the streets of New York City to just win the race and not break any record because of the nature of the course.
(11/13/2023) Views: 589 ⚡AMPby Abigael Wuafula
TCS New York City Marathon
The first New York City Marathon, organized in 1970 by Fred Lebow and Vince Chiappetta, was held entirely in Central Park. Of 127 entrants, only 55 men finished; the sole female entrant dropped out due to illness. Winners were given inexpensive wristwatches and recycled baseball and bowling trophies. The entry fee was $1 and the total event budget...
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