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Sharon Cherop

Men's elite field heads out at the start of the 116th running of the Boston Marathon April 16, 2012 in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

117th Boston Marathon Elite Field Announced

On Tuesday, John Hancock Financial announced the elite field for the 117th running of the Boston Marathon.

2013/01/15

Sharon Cherop of Kenya and Wesley Korir of Kenya winners of the 116th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2012. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

2012 Boston Marathon Champs Korir, Cherop Returning For 2013

2012 Boston Marathon champions Sharon Cherop and Wesley Korir of Kenya will be defending their crowns come April.

2012/12/18

Sharon Cherop of Kenya and Wesley Korir of Kenya winners of the 116th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2012. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

116th Boston Marathon Top Finishers

The top finishers in the 116th Boston Marathon.

2012/04/16

Sharon Cherop of Kenya wins the women's division of the 116th Boston Marathon on the April 15, 2012. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Kenyan Sharon Cherop Wins Boston Marathon’s Women’s Elite Race

It took all of 26.2 miles for 28-year-old Kenyan Sharon Cherop to edge out 27-year-old Kenyan Jemima Jelagat Sumgong and win a very close race in the women’s elite division of the 2012 Boston Marathon.

2012/04/16

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