Peres Jepchirchir Wins the Pro Women's Division at the 2021 New York City Marathon Jepchirchir of Kenya finished the marathon in 2:22:39, and she became the first woman to win a major marathon the fall after taking home an Olympic gold medal, ESPNW reports. "My preparation was short, but I tried my best . . ." she said, per The New York Times — and her best won her a title! Image Source: Getty / Elsa