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Jepchirchir: God help me break New York City Marathon jinx

Peres Jepchirchir, of Kenya, celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the women's marathon at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP )

Olympic Marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir will attempt to make history at the 50th New York City Marathon tomorrow.  

The 28-year-old athlete longs to become the first Olympic champion to win the 42km at the five boroughs –a feat no Olympic champion has achieved.

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