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Posted on: Sunday, October 18, 2009

Running: Kenya's Mugo, world champ Bai win Beijing Marathon


Associated Press

BEIJING — Samuel Mugo led a Kenyan sweep at the Beijing Marathon on Sunday, and world champion Bai Xue did the same for China in the women's race.

Mugo ran a personal best of 2 hours, 8 minutes, 20 seconds. Nicholas Kamakya finished in 2:08:42 and Benson Barus crossed in 2:08:51.

Bai finished in 2:34:44 to defend her title. Zhang Xin was second in 2:34:49 and Zhu Xiaolin placed third in 2:34:55.