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Sweet victory as Obiri defends Great North Run title in UK

Kenya's Hellen Obiri wins the elite women's race during the Great North Run through Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and South Shields on Sept. 11, 2022. [AP]

Make no mistake. Two-time Olympic 5,000m silver medallist Hellen Obiri is transitioning into the road races in style, holding off big guns.

On Sunday, Obiri cruised into a stunning victory at the 41st edition of the Great North Run half marathon and consequently defended her 2021 title in a race where the double world 5,000m champion clashed with Olympic marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir.

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