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Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia wins NYC Marathon

Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia wins NYC Marathon

NEW YORK (AP) - Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia has won the New York City Marathon in her comeback to the sport. She pulled away in the final mile Sunday, with 41-year-old Russian Ludmila Petrova the runner-up for the second straight year. Two-time defending champ Paula Radcliffe was fourth. The world record-holder from Britain fell back from the lead pack in the 22nd mile. She grabbed her left leg in pain after finishing. The 37-year-old Tulu won Olympic gold medals on the track in the 10,000 meters in 1992 and 2000. She hadn't won a major marathon read more

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Tags:. .ludmila. .petrova. .tulu. .ethiopia. .comeback

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