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Injury forces world record holder Keitany to retire

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November 3, 2019 Kenya's Mary Keitany crosses the line to finish second the women's elite race REUTERS

Women-only world marathon record holder Mary Keitany has officially announced her retirement from athletics, after nearly two decades of phenomenal performance in the sport.

Her management, Gianni Demadona yesterday released a statement indicating that the three-time world half marathon champion had hung up her running shoes.

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