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Article: C. Ndeti `three-peats' in Boston Marathon
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- April 20, 1995
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Crystal Hubbard
Bay State Banner
04-20-1995
C. Ndeti `three-peats' in Boston Marathon.
Johnny Kelley may be the heart of the Boston Marathon but Cosmas Ndeti, the 1993, '94 and '95 winner, is its soul.
Many thought Ndeti was incapable of a third win for several reasons. "Three-peating" is extremely rare. In the 99-year history of the Boston Marathon, only Clarence De-Mar (1922-24) and Bill Rodgers of Melrose (1978-80) have done it.
Add to that the absence of Ndeti's "good luck charm," his son Gideon Boston, who was unable to join him this year due to problems securing a visa. His wife, Jane, and his two month old daughter, Serafina, also had to remain in Kenya with his son.
Further, Ndeti ...