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Lokedi and Chepkirui set to clash in Manchester 10km

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Kenya's Sharon Lokedi competes at the 2025 Copenhagen Half Marathon in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg. [AFP]

Reigning Boston Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi and New York City marathon winner Sheila Chepkirui are part of a formidable cast assembled for blistering speeds at this year’s 10km Great Manchester Run.

The duo will be expected to go head-to-head on May 31 as they chase to maintain the recent dominance established by compatriot, Olympic bronze medallist Hellen Obiri, who claimed victory in 2022 and 2023.

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