Ghirmay Ghebreslassie, Mary Keitany dominate New York marathon

Third went to 39-year-old American Abdi Abdirahman (2:11:23).

Defending champion Stanley Biwott, suffering from calf problems, was never a factor and dropped out before 15km.

Keitany became the first woman in three decades to win her third consecutive New York marathon with a dominant performance.

The 34-year-old took the lead by the ninth mile and won by more than three minutes in 2:24:26.

Compatriot Sally Kipyego took second in 2:28.01 and U.S. Olympian Molly Huddle made her marathon debut in an impressive 2:28:13 for third.