Sheila Chepkirui and Abdi Nageeye claimed impressive victories in the professional women’s and men’s races at the 2024 New York Marathon, marking their first wins at a marathon major and surprising pre-race favorites.
TrendyNews.co.ke explores the prize money on offer at this year’s edition, where Kenyan runners dominated, taking five of the six podium positions.
- Sheila Chepkirui led an all-Kenyan podium in the women’s race on November 3, crossing the finish line in 2:24:35.
- Chepkirui held off last year’s champion, Hellen Obiri, who finished second.
- Vivian Cheruiyot made a remarkable return, securing third place to complete the Kenyan sweep.
Kenyan athletes delivered a memorable performance at the marathon, capturing the spotlight on one of the world’s biggest stages.
Chepkirui reacts after winning New York Marathon 2024
“In the last mile, it was really hard. I pushed myself. This means that my training has been good. I’m so happy. I pushed myself to the limit,” said an elated Chepkirui, as quoted by Olympics.
In the men’s marathon, there was also a first major win for Abdi Nageeye as the Dutchman held off Evans Chebet in the home stretch. Nageeye clocked 2:07:39 ahead of Chebet and Albert Korir.
An incredible performance by the Kenyan girls, Sheila Chepkirui wins the New York City marathon with a time of 2:24:35 🔥
Hellen Obiri finished with Vivian Cheruiyot closed the podium.
Men’s results
🥇Abdi Nageeye 🇳🇱
🥈Evans Chebet 🇰🇪
🥉Albert Korir 🇰🇪 pic.twitter.com/EUOCYljm3p— Athletics Kenya (@athletics_kenya) November 3, 2024
New York Marathon Prize Money
So, what will the New York Marathon podium finishers take home? As one of the most lucrative races globally and typically the final major of the year, the New York Marathon offers substantial rewards.
This year’s champions, Sheila Chepkirui and Abdi Nageeye, will each receive an impressive $100,000 (around 12.8 million Kenyan shillings) in prize money.
Sheila Chepkirui STUNS last year’s New York Marathon winner, Hellen Obiri, to secure a victory 🏆🤩
She does it in a time of 2:24:35 ⌚#TCSNYCMarathon | #HereForHer pic.twitter.com/bc2S4gvz4G
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) November 3, 2024
Obiri and Chebet will take home 60,000 USD each (7.7 million Kenya shillings) for coming in second.
Korir and Cheruyiot will get 40,000 USD each (5.1 million Kenya shillings), which is the amount set aside for third-place finishers as captured on the website.