Eritrean world champion Ghirmay Ghebreslassie and Kenyan Mary Keitany powered to dominant victories in the New York City Marathon on Sunday.
Keitany became the first woman in three decades to win three consecutive New York marathons with a runaway performance. The 34-year-old took the lead by the ninth mile, made a major move by the 15th mile and won by more than three minutes in 2:24:26.
Ghebreslassie's victory ended a string of four victories in a row by Kenyan men in the race and denied the African nation a fourth consecutive sweep of New York men's and women's titles.

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A volunteer holds out a cup of water during the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News) Ghirmay Ghebreslassie of Eritrea approaches mile 17 of the New York City Marathon on Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News) A participant sprints up First Ave. approaching mile 17 of the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)
A runner grabs a cup of water from volunteers during the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News) A runner grabs a cup of water from volunteers during the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News) People hold up placards to support friends running in the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)
Runners step on used water cups discarded on the street during the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News) A pack of runners reach First Ave. just past mile 16 of the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News) Two sisters run together up First Ave. just past mile 16 of the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)
A runner wears so informal attire during the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News) A participant trudges up First Ave. approaching mile 17 of the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News) Runners step on used water cups discarded on the street during the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)
People hold up placards to support friends running in the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

A participant sprints up First Ave. approaching mile 17 of the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News) People hold up placards to support friends running in the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)
A runner grabs a cup of water from volunteers during the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

Runners step on used water cups discarded on the street during the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News) A runner douses herself with a a cup of water during the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)
A participant sprints up First Ave. approaching mile 17 of the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News) A supporter holds up a sign of guidance and strategy on First Ave. during the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News) Runners step on used water cups discarded on the street during the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)
A man looks like he pushing through the pain as he runs up First Ave. during the 2016 New York City Marathon, Nov. 6, 2016. (Gordon Donovan/@YahooNews)