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Cherono seeks to have a taste of victory at Valencia

Boston Marathon champion Lawrence Cherono at the Moi International Airport, Eldoret. [Kevin Tunoi, Standard]

When Boston marathon organisers announced four months ago that the race will not be taking place this year, defending champion Lawrence Cherono was was a distraught man.

Cherono clinched Boston Marathon title last year, timing 2:07:57 in a breathtaking sprint finish as he outshone world champion Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia by just one second.

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