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Kenya’s Edna Kiplagat leads big field in Boston today

Edna Kiplagat, of Kenya, wins the women's division of the 121st Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17, 2017, in Boston. (AP)

Kenya’s Edna Kiplagat and Ethiopia’s Lelisa Desisa are among the former champions returning to race at the Boston Marathon today as the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label road race makes a comeback after 910 days.

Following cancellation and postponement due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s race – the 125th edition – will be the first held outside of its traditional Patriots’ Day date in April.

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