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'Yamauchi Eyes Marathon Medal'

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dennis said…
What happen to Kano? Did she drop out? I thought she would be up there with Morimoto. Is Akaba gonna get picked? She ran faster then Morimoto.
April 27, 2009 at 3:05 AM
dennis said…
Great run by Mara. I bet she would be so excited to keep up with sub 2 hrs 20 minute runners.
April 27, 2009 at 3:09 AM
dennis said…
Don't you think Morimoto should be picked. She only lost by 7 seconds to Catherine Ndereba the world champion.
April 27, 2009 at 7:50 AM
dennis said…
Kano always finishes in the top 5. She was 2nd in Tokyo and 3rd in Nagoya. How does she feels getting 11th place her worst race ever? Can you write about Kano run in London?
April 27, 2009 at 7:51 AM
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