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World marathon record for Dennis Kimetto in Berlin
Kenya's Dennis Kimetto has broken the marathon world record in Berlin, winning the race in a time of two hours, two minutes and 57 seconds.
The 30-year-old broke away in a seven-man group that included fellow Kenyans Emmanuel Mutai and Geoffrey Kamworor.
He shook off Mutai with just under three miles remaining to become the first man to run a marathon in less than two hours and three minutes.
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The previous world record had been set on the same course 12 months ago by Kimetto's compatriot Wilson Kipsang, who ran 2:03:23.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/athletics/29399623
The 30-year-old broke away in a seven-man group that included fellow Kenyans Emmanuel Mutai and Geoffrey Kamworor.
He shook off Mutai with just under three miles remaining to become the first man to run a marathon in less than two hours and three minutes.
...
The previous world record had been set on the same course 12 months ago by Kimetto's compatriot Wilson Kipsang, who ran 2:03:23.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/athletics/29399623
