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Meb Keflezighi wins the NYC Marathon

by admin on Nov.01, 2009, under Athletics

The choice of jersey had not been entirely Meb Keflezighi’s, but in one triumphant surge in Central Park on Sunday, he became the perfect person to be wearing a U.S.A. shirt at the New York City Marathon. He was one of several Americans striving to break the 27-year men’s drought in the race, but he represented the American dream more than any of them.

A child immigrant from war-torn Eritrea, and one of 11 siblings in a village with no electricity, Keflezighi traveled an arduous journey to the finish line here and carried decades of American hopes with him.


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New York Marathon video

by admin on Nov.01, 2009, under Athletics

New York Marathon video

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Defending champion Paula Radcliffe prepares for the New York marathon

by admin on Oct.30, 2009, under Athletics

Defending champion Paula Radcliffe prepares for the New York marathon


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New York City Marathon Inspiration video

by admin on Oct.30, 2009, under Athletics

New York City Marathon Inspiration video


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Gymnast falls on head

by admin on Oct.28, 2009, under Gymnastics

This is definitely not the way to win a gold medal, unless it’s all wrapped up and you want to go out with a bang!


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