Athletics - Flanagan scores stunning victory in NYC marathon


Nov 5, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Shalane Flanagan reacts after winning the professional women's division at the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Shalane Flanagan became the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon in 40 years when she claimed a dominant victory over Kenyan three-times champion Mary Keitany on Sunday.

The men's title went to Kenyan Geoffrey Kamworor, who held off countryman Wilson Kipsang.

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