Kenya's Wilson Kipsang runs to win the men's elite class runners during the London Marathon April 13, 2014. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wilson Kipsang of Kenya won the men's race in the New York City Marathon on Sunday with a final sprint to the finish in an unofficial two hours 10 minutes 59 seconds.
Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia, who surged into the lead in the last half-mile only to be rebuffed by Kipsang, finished second four seconds behind, with compatriot Gebre Gebremariam taking third in 2:12:13.
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