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Lel withdraws with leg injury

Associated Press

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

NEW YORK -- Two-time champion Martin Lel of Kenya has withdrawn from the New York City Marathon with a leg injury. New York Road Runners officials announced the pullout Wednesday. The 31-year-old Lel won the Great North Half Marathon in England last month, but his manager Federico Rosa says a nagging leg injury surfaced during training. Lel won the NYC Marathon in 2003 and 2007. He was considered a favorite in Sunday's five-borough race. Others in the field include defending champion Marilson ...

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