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Mary Keitany eyes course record in New York marathon

Mary Keitany of Kenya crosses the finish line first in the women's division of the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. [AP Photo/Seth Wenig]

It will be a show of class in the New York City women’s marathon on Sunday as four-time winner Mary Keitany sets her eyes on the 16-year-old course record.

Keitany, 37, will be facing Ethiopian Ruti Aga, 25, who has been impressive in recent competitions.

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