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Kenya dominates Boston Marathon as Kipruto, Kipyogei win

Benson Kipruto of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the men's division of the 125th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., October 11, 2021. REUTERS

Kenya's Benson Kipruto won the men's race and Diana Kipyogei led a Kenyan sweep of the women's podium at the Boston Marathon on Monday, each picking up their first-ever major title.

American CJ Albertson set an aggressive early pace to lead the men's field by two minutes and 13 seconds through the first half but saw his headstart disintegrate over hilly terrain after the 20-mile mark, as a tight pack overtook him.

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