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Jepchirchir ready to end 2021 in style, seeks glory in New York

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Peres Jepchirchir, of Kenya, celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the women's marathon at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan.(AP)

Olympic marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir is ready to end the season in style at the 50th edition of the New York City marathon a week from today.

Jepchirchir will be seeking another glory, barely three months after winning gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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