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AK names strong marathon squad for World Championships

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Ruth Chepngetich on her way to win the N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon on April 4 2021. [Agencies] 

Defending World Marathon champion Ruth Chepngétich and Lawrence Cherono will lead the Kenyan marathon assault at the World Championships in Oregon, United States, Athletics Kenya announced yesterday.

Chepngetich, who holds the second-fastest ever women-only marathon of 2:17:18, will lead a strong women’s team in Oregon.

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