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Today! Korir ready to defend his New York City Marathon title

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- New York City Marathon - New York, United States - November 3, 2019 Kenya's Geoffrey Kamworor and Kenya's Albert Korir lead the elite men's race REUTERS

It's been 13 years since an American man won the New York City Marathon when Meb Keflezighi crossed the finish line first in 2009.

There's a strong international field, including defending champion Albert Korir of Kenya, expected today at the 51st running of the event. It might be difficult for that drought to end.

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