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Thousands Compete in Amica Marathon

Scott Leslie, of Rutland MA, and Johnston's Megan Jaswell won Sunday's marathon.

Scott Leslie, of Rutland MA, and Johnston's Megan Jaswell took top honors during Sunday's Amica Marathon in Newport, the Providence Journal Reports.

Leslie finished in 2 hours and 41 minutes, while Jaswell clocked a 3:05:39 time. The marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. 

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Nearly 5,000 runners were estimated to have run in the fifth annual marathon. The weekend of road races kicked off with a 5K on Saturday, followed by the Amica Marathon and United Healthcare Half Marathon on Sunday. 


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