Glory for Kipsang and Dibaba in Great North Run

Wilson Kipsang snatched victory from fellow Kenyan Micah Kogo in the UK's Great North Run thanks to a dramatic sprint finish that went right to the line.

Glory for Kipsang and Dibaba in Great North Run

Wilson Kipsang snatched victory from fellow Kenyan Micah Kogo in the UK's Great North Run thanks to a dramatic sprint finish that went right to the line.

Kipsang, who won the London marathon earlier this year and claimed bronze over the same distance at the Olympic Games, pipped Kogo to the victory in the last 20 metres in a time of 59 minutes and six seconds.

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