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sports1 year ago

"Hellen Obiri Retains Women's Title at Boston Marathon"

Kenyan runner Hellen Obiri successfully defended her women's title at the Boston Marathon, finishing in 2:27:37 and becoming the first woman to win back-to-back titles since 2005. She outpaced fellow Kenyan Sharon Lokedi and expressed her joy at making history in Boston. The race saw sunny and warm conditions, with nearly 30,000 participants and a total prize purse exceeding $1 million.

sports1 year ago

"2024 L.A. Marathon Winners Celebrate Amid Road Closures and Finish Line Cam Replay"

Kenyan runners Dominic Ngeno and Stacy Ndiwa celebrate their victories at the 39th L.A. Marathon, with Ngeno winning the men's race and Ndiwa repeating as the women's winner. Ngeno finished in 2:10:20, while Ndiwa clocked a personal-best 2:25:28. The race featured a unique Marathon Chase, with Ndiwa ultimately declared the winner despite the men overtaking the top three women due to a miscommunication in the start times.