Comeback Story: Korir Wins NYC Marathon 2 Years After Placing 2nd

Comeback Story: Korir Wins NYC Marathon 2 Years After Placing 2nd
Albert Korir of Kenya crosses the finish line first in the men's division of the New York City Marathon in New York, on Nov. 7, 2021. Seth Wenig/AP Photo
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NEW YORK—New York sought a comeback story for its 50th marathon, and Albert Korir delivered.

And for a city whose sports fans don’t accept second best, Peres Jepchirchir came through with a memorable first.