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Philemon Baaru Wins 19th Safaricom Lewa marathon edition

Participants during the 19th edition of Lewa marathon which was flagged-off by the First lady Margaret Kenyatta in Meru County. [Pius Cheruiyot/Standard]

Hundreds of professional and amateur marathoners last weekend descended on the spectacular Lewa Conservancy for the 19th edition of the Safaricom Lewa Marathon.

The annual sporting event takes participants through 21 or 42 kilometers of tough terrain alongside wild animals with all proceeds directed to replenishing the endangered animal sanctuary. 

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