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05/03 09:07 CDT Tsegu claims victory in Prague international marathon, Jelimo
takes women's race
Tsegu claims victory in Prague international marathon, Jelimo takes women's race
PRAGUE (AP) --- Berehanu Wendemu Tsegu of Ethiopia won the 31st edition of the
Prague International Marathon on Sunday while Millicent Jelimo won the women's
race.
Tsegu pulled away from Justus Kipkorir Limo of Kenya less than five kilometers
before the finish line and continued unchallenged to clock 2 hours, 5 minutes
and 51 seconds.
Felix Kipkoech of Kenya finished second for the second straight year in Prague
in 2:07:45. Another Ethiopian, Andualem Belay Shiferaw, was third in 02:07:59
while Limo dropped to fourth.
Jelimo claimed her victory in 2:24:19.
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