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Catherine Ndereba

Kenyan athlete

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Catherine Ndereba is a renowned Kenyan marathon runner. She is celebrated for her exceptional performances in major marathons, including the Chicago Marathon and the Boston Marathon.

Ndereba achieved significant victories in her career:
* Chicago Marathon: She won the Chicago Marathon in 2000 with a time of 2:21:33 and again in 2001 with a time of 2:18:47. She also won in 2004 with a time of 2:24:27 and in 2005 with a time of 2:25:13.1
* Boston Marathon: Ndereba secured victories at the Boston Marathon in 2000 (2:26:11), 2001 (2:23:53), 2004 (2:24:27), and 2005 (2:25:13).2

Her consistent success in these prestigious events has solidified her place as one of the sport's elite athletes.

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