L.A. Marathon live updates: Kenya’s Weldon Kirui, Ethiopia’s Sule Utura Gedo take elite wins

Kenya’s Weldon Kirui finishes first at the L.A. Marathon on March 18, giving him his second victory in the event in three years. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

L.A. Marathon live updates: Kenya’s Weldon Kirui, Ethiopia’s Sule Utura Gedo take elite wins

About 24,000 people are expected to race in the Los Angeles Marathon today, across a course that stretches from Dodger Stadium to the Santa Monica Pier.

For the second time in three years, Kenya’s Weldon Kirui won the men’s elite race. Ethiopia’s Sule Utura Gedo won the women’s elite with a final-mile push.

We’ll have live updates, race results, photos and everything you need to know to navigate your way around transit detours and road closures.

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Source:http://www.latimes.com/