African Runners Projected Front-Runners in NYC Marathon
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Gebre Gebremariam, of Ethiopia, crosses the finish line first in the men's division at the 2010 New York City Marathon in New York, November 7, 2010.
African runners, including one defending his title, are projected front-runners in Sunday's world acclaimed New York City marathon.
Last year's winner, Ethiopian Gebre Gebremariam, will be competing against Emmanuel Mutai and Geoffrey Mutai - two Kenyans who are not related.
In the women’s division, Kenyan Mary Keitany has been projected a front-runner, as fellow Kenyan and last year's winner, Edna Kiplagat sits out the race with a knee injury.
Some 45,000 runners are expected to participate in the 42-kilometer race through the five boroughs of New York.
Some information for this report was provided by AP and Reuters.
Last year's winner, Ethiopian Gebre Gebremariam, will be competing against Emmanuel Mutai and Geoffrey Mutai - two Kenyans who are not related.
In the women’s division, Kenyan Mary Keitany has been projected a front-runner, as fellow Kenyan and last year's winner, Edna Kiplagat sits out the race with a knee injury.
Some 45,000 runners are expected to participate in the 42-kilometer race through the five boroughs of New York.
Some information for this report was provided by AP and Reuters.
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