Kipchoge and Hassan to make New York Marathon debuts against strong competition
October 31, 2025
Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan are gearing up for their first New York Marathon. Kipchoge, at 40, is nearing the end of his legendary career, while 32-year-old Hassan is in her prime. She recently won in Sydney and aims for another victory. However, she’ll face tough competition from past champions like Sheila Chepkirui and Hellen Obiri. Kipchoge, who has 11 major marathon wins, sees this race as a victory lap. He hasn’t confirmed if it will be his last major race. Both athletes are excited, but acknowledge the challenging course ahead.