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Kennedy to run first marathon

Associated Press

Wednesday, May 12, 2004

NEW YORK -- American long distance runner Bob Kennedy always wanted to run in a marathon. Now the timing is perfect. Kennedy announced Wednesday he will make his debut in the event at the New York City Marathon on Nov. 7. The 33-year-old Kennedy already has American records in the 3,000 and 5,000 meters and will attempt to qualify for his third Olympics later this summer, this time in the 10,000. But he put off running in a marathon for several reasons, most notably a string of bad luck that h ...

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