Patrick Makau: NYC Marathon Runner May Win Top Prize

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Patrick Makau: NYC Marathon Runner May Win Top Prize

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Patrick Makau is set to race in Sunday's New York City Marathon. Makau, who is from Kenya, has won 11 previous half-marathons and road races. Makau made his marathon debut in 2009, at the Rotterdam Marathon, where he finished fourth -- just short of the fastest marathon debut. More ...

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