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Korir faces Lemma in battle for Valencia marathon glory

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Kenyan distance runner John Korir crosses the finish line as he wins the men's race during the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts.[AFP]

Until recently, the contest for the men’s title at the 2025 Valencia Marathon scheduled for Sunday was considered less competitive compared to the women’s show.

But with the recent entry of Chicago and Boston marathon winner John Korir, a towering figure in the classic distance, the field is now deeper.

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