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Keflezighi ends 27-year US drought at NYC Marathon

NEW YORK (AP) — Meb Keflezighi wrote a letter to Alberto Salazar 11 years ago explaining how American distance runners could again find success.

Salazar was the last U.S. man to win the New York City Marathon, a distinction he held until Keflezighi proved himself right Sunday. Keflezighi broke a 27-year drought with his victory, one of six American men in the top 10.

"Today was a huge...

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