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Why Boston Marathon will be special for Obiri and Chebet

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Hellen Obiri of Kenya takes first place in the women's professional field during the 128th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 15, 2024. - The marathon includes around 30,000 athletes from 129 countries running the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boston, Massachusetts. [AFP]

The 2025 Boston Marathon set for April 21 will likely be the arena for Kenyan stars, particularly Hellen Obiri and Evans Chebet, to write history.

Obiri, a two-time Boston Marathon champion is gearing up for a third title in a row.

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