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Boost for Gerda Steyn after Kenyan star pulls OUT of Paris Olympics marathon
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Kenya's former marathon world record holder Brigid Kosgei has pulled out of the Paris Olympics 2024 because of injury.

Kenya’s former marathon world record holder Brigid Kosgei has pulled out of the Paris Olympics 2024 because of injury. Image: EPA/TANNEN MAURYKenya’s former marathon world record holder Brigid Kosgei has pulled out of the Paris Olympics 2024 because of injury.

“Upon a review by the medical team led by the chief medical officer… Kosgei will not be heading to Paris for her second Olympics.”The women’s marathon will be held in Paris on 11 August, a day after the men’s race.Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2: Every draw result – July 2024

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