The New York City Marathon is set to be an exciting event this year, with a star-studded women’s field that includes defending champion Sharon Lokedi.
The Kenyan runner is no stranger to success, having won the 2018 New York City Marathon in a time of 2:26:46. She also has a personal best of 2:23:34, which she set at the 2018 London Marathon.
Lokedi is looking to defend her title and become the first woman to win back-to-back New York City Marathons since Grete Waitz in 1980 and 1981. She will face stiff competition from the likes of Ethiopia’s Worknesh Degefa, who won the 2019 Dubai Marathon in a time of 2:17:41, and Kenya’s Mary Keitany, who won the 2017 New York City Marathon in a time of 2:24:26.
The race will also feature American runners like Molly Huddle, who won the 2018 New York City Half Marathon in a time of 1:07:25, and Sara Hall, who won the 2018 USATF 10K Championship in a time of 31:06.
It promises to be an exciting race, with Lokedi looking to become the first woman to win back-to-back New York City Marathons in nearly four decades. The women’s field is stacked with talent, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
No matter who wins, it is sure to be an exciting event for all involved. Be sure to tune in and watch as Sharon Lokedi looks to defend her title and make history at the 2019 New York City Marathon.
