Kenya's Boston Marathon Winner Kiplagat Could Get Another Title

New Boston Marathon champion Edna Kiplagat could be crowned the 10th World Marathon Major Series woman champion if suspended Olympic champion Jemimah Sumgong is banned for doping.

Athletics fans watch the Boston Marathon on a Television on April 17, 2017. Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat won the men’s and women’s race respectively.

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