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Hellen Obiri leads Kenya's Boston Marathon sweep

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Hellen Obiri crosses the Boston Marathon finishing line.[Courtesy,X]

Kenya's Hellen Obiri secured her second consecutive victory at the Boston Marathon, crossing the finish line in 2:22:37 and leading a Kenyan sweep of the podium.

Obiri, a two-time world 5000m champion, once again demonstrated her versatility and stamina in only her fourth career marathon race.

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