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Fate hands Keitany the world marathon crown


By Jonathan Komen and Titus Too

When ING New York City Marathon was cancelled indefinitely over super-storm Sandy last Saturday, Mary Jepkosgei Keitany thanked the gods.

Three weeks ago, she had picked an injury that had ruled her out of the competition. So she put her plans for the race aside and focused on next year’s competitions.

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