Valencia

2022 - 11 - 10

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Image courtesy of "The Star, Kenya"

Chepkirui to make full marathon debut at Valencia Marathon (The Star, Kenya)

Chepkirui has had a successful career on track and the half marathon and she said she felt it was time for her to try the 42km distance.

Others in the race will be Ronald Korir (PB 2:07:29) and Simon Kipkosgei (PB 2:07:07). Chepkirui said she looks up to 2018 London Marathon champion Vivian Cheruiyot because of her hard work and remarkable races both on track and roads. Mutiso, Kiplimo and Kiptum will be making their debut in the 42km event.

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Why does Musah play for USMNT instead of England? Valencia ... (Goal.com)

Yunus Musah spent time in Arsenal's academy system and represented England at youth level, but he is now a senior international with the USMNT.

Having lived in England, knowing how England are, just to share the field with them and knowing that the whole of England is going to be watching that game – as well as in the US – what a big game that will be for me. THE BIGGER PICTURE: The USA are due to face England in Qatar on November 25, with Musah adding on that eagerly-anticipated contest: “What a special game that will be. He was approached by United States coach Gregg Berhalter shortly after that, with the New York native opting to [pledge allegiance at that stage](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/valencia-teenager-musah-confirms-commitment-to-usmnt-over-england/159aqe6722cgv11wpikdgpsil2) to the country of his birth.

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