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Gritty Cherono conquers Boston, Edna second in women’s race

Lawrence Cherono crosses the finish line followed by Lelisa Desisa [Courtesy]

It was Gold for Kenya as Lawrence Cherono won his debut in Boston Marathon on Monday, beating Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia in a dramatic sprint finish.

The two broke from the leading pack with some kilometers left to run and kept together to the end.

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