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Keitany advises stars ahead of Iten Marathon

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World marathon record holder Mary Keitany plants trees at Kamariny Stadium on November 9, 2023 ahead of the Iten Marathon on November 11, 2023. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

Women-only marathon record holder Mary Keitany wants a big number of budding athletes to line up in Sunday's Iten International Marathon.

The three-time London Marathon champion, who has transitioned to coaching after retiring in 2021 yesterday said local races such as International Marathon will give local athletes an opportunity to be spotted by top athletics managers.

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