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Lead Stories: Sunday, November 23, 2008

Tokyo Women’s Marathon To Be Discontinued After 2008

Posted December 18th, 2007 at 9:15 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

One of the world’s most prestigious marathons, the Tokyo International Women’s Marathon, will be discontinued after its 30th edition next November, organizers announced yesterday.

“Yes, Asahi Shimbun, one of the organizers of Tokyo International Women’s Marathon, announced on Dec. 17, that 30th edition… to be held on Nov. 16, 2008, will be the last edition of this marathon,” wrote Wataru Ogushi, the elite athlete coordinator, in an e-mail message to the Race Results Weekly office.
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