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THREE BATTLES IN ONE: Chicago Marathon to witness battle of honour for Elgeyo, Nandi and Uasin Gishu Counties

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Kenya's Edna Kiplagat (L) runs with compatriot Florence Kiplagat as they compete in the women's elite class runners during the London Marathon April 13, 2014. REUTERS

The battle for global marathon supremacy among three North Rift counties — Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu — comes alive at the 39th Chicago Marathon this evening.

Defending champions Dickson Chumba (Uasin Gishu) and Florence Kiplagat (Elgeyo Marakwet) will each strive for glory and, at best, impress Governors Alex Tolgos (Elgeyo Marakwet) and Jackson Mandago (Uasin Gishu), who are locked up in a battle of bragging rights for the marathon ‘champions’ tag.

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