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Jepchirchir: God help me break New York City Marathon jinx

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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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