Chebet, Kamworor pull out of New York City Marathon
Evans Chebet, 34, of Kenya takes first place in the Men’s race during the 127th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts on April 17, 2023. 30,239 people are entered to run the 26.2 mile (42.2K) race from a total of 106 countries and all 50 US states. This year also is the 10 year anniversary of the 2013 bombings. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP)
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In a statement, organisers said the Kenyan pair are among the athletes that have withdrawn with just over three weeks remaining until the race.
Chebet who won the Boston Marathon title in April was seeking back-to-back titles at the streets of New York after he triumphed in last year’s race in 2:08:41
Kamworor finished second in the London Marathon and was eyeing a third title after wins in 2017 and 2019.
In the absence of the duo, the 2021 winner Albert Korir and Edward Cheserek who will be making his marathon debut will fly the Kenyan flag in the men’s race.
Without revealing the reasons behind their withdrawals, organisers also disclosed that the Ethiopian trio of Mosinet Geremew, Gotytom Gebreslase and Yalemzerf Yehualaw as well as Lonah Chemtai Salpeter of Israel.
At the same time, Olympic medalist and former world champion Tamirat Tola and world bronze medalist Amedework Walelegn – both from Ethiopia – have been added to the men’s field.
The Kenyan field in the women’s race remains with some of the finest marathoners set to clash in the US soil.
Defending champion Sharon Lokedi will be joined by former champions Peres Jepchirchir and Edinah Kiplagat.
Also in the mix are; former world marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei, Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri, Mary Ngugi and Viola Cheptoo.
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