Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui defends title at 2026 Nagoya Women’s Marathon

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Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya defended her 2025 title at the 2026 Nagoya Women’s Marathon on Sunday. The Kenyan crossed the finish line in 2:21:54 after a determined run in strong winds. Japan’s Sayaka Sato finished second just two seconds back in 2:21:56, while Aynalem Desta of Ethiopia placed third in 2:22:37. The race started under clear […]

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