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Sharon Lokedi gearing up to defend her New York City Marathon title
The 2022 New York City Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi is hungry to return to the streets of the Big Apple and defend her title on Sunday, November 5.
As a debutant during last year's edition of the event, Lokedi broke away from the leading pack and sprinted to the finish line to cut the tape in a time of 2:23:23.
She is plotting a grand return to the streets that gave her a breakthrough in athletics and repeat last year’s remarkable performance.
“Last year, I came into the TCS New York City Marathon with the goal of being in the thick of the race, and the result was better than I could have ever hoped for.
"This year, I’m returning with a different mindset, hungry to defend my title and race against the fastest women in the world,” she said as per the New York City Marathon race organizers.
This year, she intended to open her season at the Boston Marathon but had to pull out due to an injury.
The 29-year-old is yet to compete in any major races so far this year but she is sharpening her talons in preparation for the title defense.
She will not have an easy run since she will be up against some of the greatest marathoners the world has ever witnessed.
Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri will be in the race, for the second time after making her marathon debut on the same course last year where she finished sixth.
She has had a great season so far this year, losing only one race out of all the races she has competed in.
Former New York City Marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir will also be in action. She missed out on last year’s event due to an injury but she will be making a return with the hope of reclaiming her title.
(09/05/2023) Views: 632 ⚡AMPby Abigael Wuafula
TCS New York City Marathon
The first New York City Marathon, organized in 1970 by Fred Lebow and Vince Chiappetta, was held entirely in Central Park. Of 127 entrants, only 55 men finished; the sole female entrant dropped out due to illness. Winners were given inexpensive wristwatches and recycled baseball and bowling trophies. The entry fee was $1 and the total event budget...
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