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DREAM COME TRUE FOR KOTUT: Hard work thrust Cyprian to pinnacle of road running

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Caption Cyprian Kotut of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the 40th Paris Marathon men's race, in Paris, Sunday April 3, 2016. Cyprian Kotut won the Paris marathon on Sunday as Kenyan runners pulled off a podium sweep in perfect weather conditions.

BUT DID YOU KNOW KOTUT?

• Is 24 years old and younger brother of marathon maestro Martin Lel, but coached by Italian coach Claudio Berardille.

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