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Elite athletes to battle for glory at Nairobi City Marathon today

Eldoret City Marathon 4th Edition winner Victor Kipchirchir crossing the finish line in Eldoret Uasin Gishu County on April,10,2022. [Christopher Kipsang,Standard] 

The first ever marathon run on an elevated road in Africa goes down today when Nairobi hosts the inaugural Uhuru Classic-the richest road race in Africa.

Two-time Eldoret City Marathon champion Victor Kipchirchir will headline the Nairobi City Marathon alongside former Minsk’s half marathon champion Hillary Kimaiyo. He won the race in 2017 in 1:00.03.

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