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Kenyans keen to lay down early marker in Marathon Majors

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Benson Kipruto of Kenya crosses the finish line during men's Tokyo Marathon 2024 in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo on March 3, 2024. Benson Kipruto won the event to claim gold medal.[Photo by Ryohei Moriya / Yomiuri / The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP]

When Japan stages the first World Marathon Majors of 2025 in Tokyo this Sunday, Kenyan marathoners will be sending signals.

They will indicate on who might be in Kenya's marathon squad for the 2025 Tokyo World Championships slated for September at the Japanese capital.

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