How much did Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui earn after winning 2024 NYC Marathon? Complete prize money breakdown

The NYC Marathon 2024 witnessed enthralling action in the last mile of both men’s and women’s fields as winners Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui shocked the favorites Tamirat Tola and Hellen Obiri. The two were following Tola and Obiri for most of the marathon before upping their pace in the last mile.

Chepkirui, a 33-year-old Kenyan runner, crossed the finish line in 2:24:35 to win her first NYC Marathon title as Nageeye, 35, won his race in 2:07:39. Both the winners were awarded a whopping $100,000 each, according to the New York Road Runners.

The runners-up, Helen Obiri and Evans Chebet took $60,000 each, while the third-place finishers were awarded $40,000. Here's the complete prize money breakdown from 1st to 10th place:

• 1st place: $100,000
• 2nd place: $60,000
• 3rd place: $40,000
• 4th place: $25,000
• 5th place: $15,000
• 6th place: $10,000
• 7th place: $7,500
• 8th place: $5,000
• 9th place: $2,500
• 10th place: $2,000

The wheelchair division winners, Daniel Romanchuk and Susannah Scaroni were awarded $35,000. While the top six finishers are also awarded cash prizes, the exact amount is not known.

Additionally, the top finishers among the American runners at the New York City Marathon 2024 were also awarded cash prizes. Conner Mantz and Sara Vaughn took home $25,000 each after finishing first among the male and female American runners respectively. Both finished sixth overall.

Here's the complete prize money breakdown for top American finishers:

• 1st place: $25,000
• 2nd place: $15,000
• 3rd place: $10,000
• 4th place: $5,000
• 5th place: $3,000

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Abdi Nageeye buries Olympic disappointment at the NYC Marathon

Athletics Marathon - Olympic Games Paris 2024 Abdi Nageeye in action (Source: Getty)

Abdi Nageeye claimed a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics marathon and was hoping for a gold at the Paris Olympics. However, he was forced to drop out of the race midway through.

The 35-year-old had been eyeing his redemption since and has now finally gotten it after winning his maiden World Marathon Major title at the 2024 NYC Marathon. Speaking in an interview after his win, Nageeye told ESPN:

"I kept telling myself, 'This is my day. I was so focused that I [didn't realise] I was going to win. The Olympics was a disappointing race; very tough for me. But I said, 'I had to go to New York. My goal was the podium, maybe win. ... I knew what I was capable of."

He has previously competed at the NYC Marathon, having won a bronze medal in 2022.