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Chumba loses in Japan: Ethiopians rule Tokyo marathon, Olympic champ Kiprotich second

Ethiopia's Endeshaw Negesse crosses the finish line to win the Tokyo Marathon on February 22, 2015. Negesse won the competition with a time of 2 hours, 6 minutes flat. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI

Ethiopia’s Endeshaw Negesse destroyed a quality field including Olympic and world champion Stephen Kiprotich to produce a stunning upset in the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday.

Birhane Dibaba completed an Ethiopian double by winning the women’s race to underline the depth of marathon running in the East African country.

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