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Paul Tergat is a Kenyan long-distance runner who achieved significant success in marathon running. He won the Berlin Marathon in 2003 with a time of 2:04:55, which was a world-leading time that year. Tergat's victory in Berlin marked a notable achievement in his career, transitioning from track and cross-country to the marathon. He is recognized for his contributions to Kenyan athletics and his impact on the sport of marathon running.12

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