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Boston marathon: Cherono gears up for title defence

Lawrence Cherono, of Kenya, holds the trophy after winning the 123rd Boston Marathon, on Monday, April 15, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Chicago marathon champion Lawrence Cherono is set to defend his title at the Boston Marathon in April after winning the race in a thrilling finish last year.

Last year, Cherono took Boston by storm, edging out Ethiopia’s Lelisa Dedisa in a sprint finish.

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