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Wanjiru Pulls Out of London Marathon

http://www.jiji.com/jc/c?g=spo_30&k=2011032800938

translated by Brett Larner

On Mar. 28, Beijing Olympics men's marathon gold medalist and 2009 London Marathon winner Samuel Wanjiru (Kenya) withdrew from this year's London Marathon to be held on Apr. 17. Wanjiru cited an injury to his right knee in announcing his withdrawal. He has not run a major race since winning last October's Chicago Marathon.

In his place, three-time London Marathon champion Martin Lel (Kenya) was added to this year's London field.
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