Chebet, Korir eye Kenyan sweep at New York Marathon

NEW YORK: Defending champion Albert Korir and compatriot Evans Chebet are targeting an unprecedented Kenyan sweep as they prepare to duel at the New York Marathon on Sunday.

The world-famous race through the streets of the Big Apple brings the curtain down on the six-event world major marathon season, with Korir and Chebet looking to crown a year of Kenyan dominance.

Kenyan athletes have won every major men’s marathon this season — Eliud Kipchoge taking the honors in Tokyo and Berlin, Amos Kipruto winning in London and Benson Kipruto triumphing in Chicago.