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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Doug Feinberg

Lokedi of Kenya wins NYC Marathon women's race in her debut

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Sharon Lokedi of Kenya won the New York City Marathon women’s race in her debut in the event Sunday.

It was Lokedi's first-ever marathon and she finished in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 23 seconds — just ahead of Lonah Chemtai Salpeter of Israel. The 28-year-old Lokedi was in a tight race before she pulled ahead of Chemtai Salpeter in the final two miles to win by seven seconds and finish about 50 seconds off the course record.

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