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Brigid Kosgei wins London Marathon Women’s Elite Race

Brigid Kosgei wins the 2019 London Marathon [Courtesy]

Kenyan marathon runner Brigid Jepscheschir Kosgei is the winner of the 39th edition of the London Marathon.

This is perhaps the 25-year-old’s biggest win of her career, crossing the finish line on a personal best of 2:18:20, ahead of Kenyan compatriot Vivian Cheruiyot, who crossed the line at 2:20:14.

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