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Hellen Obiri ready to defend New York Marathon title against world's best

Hellen Obiri wins the New York Half Marathon. [World Athletics]

Kenyan distance running sensation Hellen Obiri is ready to take on a highly competitive field at the New York City Marathon this Sunday, as she aims to defend her title against some of the world's best marathoners.

Obiri, who made history last year by becoming the first woman in 34 years to win both the Boston and New York marathons in a single calendar year, is determined to once again prove her dominance on the streets of New York.

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