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Article: Ayalew Taye edges Davis for top Maine honor in race

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August 5, 2007
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CAPE ELIZABETH - Kirby Davis knew better.

As the former Falmouth High School and University of Maine runner crossed the line, the race announcer blurted Davis name, and recognized him as the first Maine-based runner to cross the line.

But Davis knew that wasn't possible.

"I knew (Ayalew) Taye was in front of me, but I was like, all right, I'll take the mistake," Davis said laughing. "I knew he was in front of me, though."

Taye bolted out with the back end of the lead pack from the start, and though he faded a bit at the end, his lead was good enough to earn him a victory in the Maine runners category at the 10th annual TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 10K on Saturday.

"I just tried to pace ...

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