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Hellen Obiri has opened up on why the New York City Marathon victory holds a special place in her heart.
Reigning Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri dearly holds the New York City Marathon title close to her heart since it is proof that she has a bright future ahead of her.
The two-time World 5000m champion is just fresh from winning the New York City Marathon on Sunday, her third marathon since she made a switch to the full marathon and she is anticipating more wins.
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“This win means a lot to me because winning in Boston and coming back here (New York City) to win shows that I have a lot of experience in a marathon.
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"It shows that I can go to another marathon and also win and it gives me a lot of hope concerning my future,” Obiri said.
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The former World 10,000m bronze medallist made her debut over the full marathon last year in the streets of New York City and managed a sixth-place finish in 2:25:49.
She then opened her season at the Boston Marathon earlier this year and won her first title over the 42km distance. Obiri was then confirmed for the New York City Marathon where she also destroyed a strong field to clinch top honours.
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The 33-year-old has only been beaten once in the 2023 season, where she finished second behind Senbere Teferi at the 2023 New York Mini 10K.
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“I trained so well after Boston and I was ready to compete here (New York City). I knew I was ready for anything when I came to compete.
"I had done my speed work and worked on my mileage and I was ready for anything during the race,” Obiri added.
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