Hellen Obiri
Hellen Obiri is a distinguished Kenyan middle-distance runner, celebrated for her prowess in both the 5000m and marathon events. A two-time world champion in the 5000m, Obiri has also claimed victories in some of the most prestigious marathons, including the Boston and New York Marathons. Her remarkable versatility and competitive spirit have made her a prominent figure in athletics, and she is currently nominated for the Sports Woman of the Year award at the 2024 Soya Awards, recognizing her outstanding performances in the past year.
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Hellen Obiri is a Kenyan runner who won the New York marathon and a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.
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United Kingdom· 2026-01-11
Hellen Obiri won the New York Marathon, breaking the women's record.
El keniano Kipruto gana el Maratón de Nueva York por 16 centésimas sobre Mutiso
Panama· 2025-11-02
Hellen Obiri powered to a win at the New York Marathon.
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Kenya· 2025-11-02
Hellen Obiri of Kenya celebrates winning the New York Marathon in New York on November 2, 2025.
Obiri powers to New York Marathon winKenya· 2025-11-02
Hellen Obiri smashed the course record to win the women's race at the New York Marathon.
Kipruto, Obiri seal Kenyan double at New York MarathonKenya· 2025-11-02
Hellen Obiri of Kenya set a women’s course record to win the New York City Marathon.
Obiri sets women’s NYC Marathon course record, Kipruto wins men’s race in photo finish
United States· 2025-11-02
Hellen Obiri won the New York City Marathon in 2:19:51, smashing the course record.
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Ireland· 2025-11-02
Hellen Obiri, who triumphed in 2023, remains one of the most tactically astute racers in the field.
Kipchoge, Lokedi to lead Kenyan charge at New York MarathonKenya· 2025-11-01
Hellen Obiri is a two-time winner of the Boston Marathon and one-time winner of the New York Marathon.
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Argentina· 2025-08-03
She will be one of the most experienced and decorated women athletes if she signs up for the Tokyo assignment.
Who are the top guns likely to feature in Kenya's marathon squad to Tokyo?Kenya· 2025-05-07
Hellen Obiri finished second in the Boston Marathon, missing her third consecutive victory by 19 seconds.
Au marathon de Boston, un doublé kényan avec les victoires de John Korir et Sharon Lokedi
France· 2025-04-21
Hellen Obiri was the two-time defending champion who competed against Sharon Lokedi at the Boston Marathon.
Sharon Lokedi smashes women’s course record at the Boston Marathon, John Korir wins men’s raceUnited States· 2025-04-21
Hellen Obiri is trying to become the first woman to win three in a row since 1999.
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Canada· 2025-04-21
Hellen Obiri is a Boston and New York Marathon winner.
Double Olympic champ Chebet in contention for 2024 Soya honoursKenya· 2025-04-10
