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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
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NYC marathon results 2009 stories: 3 news summaries

NYC Marathon Winner Not American Enough for Some

Eritrean-born Meb Keflezighi's victory sparks dispute

Nov 3, 09 8:24 AM CST
(Newser) - On Sunday Meb Keflezighi became the first American since 1982 to win the New York City Marathon...according to some. Keflezighi, an American citizen who arrived from the East African country of Eritrea at age 12, had barely crossed the finish line before a debate erupted on how American he... More »

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 American Wins NYC Marathon 

First since '82; Ethiopia's Tulu captures women's division

Nov 1, 09 12:54 PM CST
(AP) - Meb Keflezighi became the first American man to win the New York City Marathon since 1982 today. Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia won the women's race, with two-time defending champ Paula Radcliffe falling back to fourth then grabbing her left leg in pain after finishing. Wearing "USA" on his chest,... More »

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Kenyan Lel Claims Second
NYC Marathon

Emerges from crowded men's pack; Radcliffe of UK is women's winner

Nov 4, 07 2:32 PM CST
(Newser) - Martin Lel of Kenya narrowly beat out Abderrahim Goumri of Morocco to take first place in this year's New York City Men's Marathon. This was Lel's second NY victory, having also won in 2003. Lel and Goumri also battled to the finish in this year's London Marathon, when Lel beat... More »

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