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                   Barclays Milano City Marathon 2012:
                        Top Runners, Road to London

MILAN, April 14th, 2012. Winning in Milan to reach London Olympics: this is 
the goal of the bunch of top runners that will start tomorrow in the 12nd 
edition of Milan City Marathon organized by Consorzio Milano Marathon (RCS 
Sport-La Gazzetta dello sport and Rosa & Associati).

Federico Rosa, Technical Director of the race, said during the official 
presentation of top runners panel that this will be the leit motiv of the 
event.

"For the first time in the history of Milan Marathon we had so many 
athletes that requested to run, as they think that Milan is a great 
opportunity to make the Olympics. From this point of view for Brazilian 
runners this will be a real trial".

Also Andrea Trabuio, Director of the race, said that this could be the 
right year to beat the race record of 2h7’53" established in 2008.

Samuel Kosgei, from Kenya, is expected to be the right pace-maker to reach 
this goal.

Naibei, winner of 2011 edition, Gemechu, Wedajo, Too and Kurgat are the top 
runners this year.

Among women Bedada, Koshei and local hero  Emma Quaglia will struggle for 
victory.

Live broadcast on Sportitalia 2 Channel from 9 a.m.

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