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Kenyans Geoffrey Kirui, Edna Kiplagat sweep titles at Boston Marathon

Edna Kiplagat of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the women’s division of the 121st Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., April 17, 2017. REUTERS

Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat led a Kenyan clean sweep at the 121st Boston Marathon on Monday, both timing late bursts to perfection to claim the men's and women's races of the prestigious event.

Kirui, 24, produced a devastating sprint with four miles to go to settle an enthralling tactical battle with American rival Galen Rupp, the 2016 Olympic bronze medallist.

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