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Brigid Kosgei and Ruth Chepngetich to use controversial shoes in London Marathon

April 28, 2019 Kenya's Brigid Kosgei wins the women's elite race REUTERS

Kenyan duo Brigid Kosgei and Ruth Chepngetich will use controversial shoes worn by Eliud Kipchoge in the London Marathon on Sunday.

Kenya's Kipchoge broke the two-hour barrier in an unofficial event in Vienna last October when he wore the platform Alphafly Next% shoes.

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