The New York City Marathon finished without controversy on Sunday on a pristine autumn day.

Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya won the women’s race in ideal long-distance running conditions, completing her debut in the 26.2-mile race in 2 hours 22 minutes 38 seconds, seven seconds off the course record. She edged out Mary Keitany, 37, also of Kenya, denying her a fifth title. It was the fastest debut in the women’s race.

Jepkosgei, 25, is the world-record holder in the half-marathon, but the race on Sunday was her first major marathon.

“I knew Mary had more experience in marathon, so I was trying to push,” Jepkosgei said. She added that she was looking back during the past few miles to see if her opponent would catch up.

In the men’s race, Geoffrey Kamworor, 26, also of Kenya, broke the tape at the finish line in 2:08:13. He finished third in 2018 after winning in 2017.