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Los Marathon Elite runner John Korir reacts after winning the 36th Los Angeles Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

LOS ANGELES (AP) - John Korir of Kenya made a break with 7 miles remaining to win the 36th Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday.

Natasha Cockram of Wales won the women's race with a similar strategy.

The 24-year-old Korir, who was second here two years ago, finished in 2 hours, 12 minutes, 48 seconds, nearly six minutes better than countryman Edwin Kimutai (2:18:01). Eritrea´s Amanuel Mesel Tikue finished third in 2:18:17.

Korir´s older brother, Wesley Korir, is a two-time Los Angeles champion.

"Now our family is so happy today," John Korir said. "This is three times our family winning this race. We are happy now."

Cockram won after placing 13th in the London Marathon on Oct. 3. She ran the 26.2-mile Stadium to Stars course in 2:33:17. 

Runners arrive at Dodger Stadium for the Los Angeles Marathon, early Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. (David Crane/The Orange County Register via AP)

"I wasn´t sure how my body was going to be feeling after London," Cockram said. "About halfway, I felt sure and comfortable. I kind of wish I´d gone earlier."

Kenya´s Antonina Kwamba was second in 2:37:36, edging Russia´s Nina Zarina by a second.

Korir and Cockram each won $6,000. The total prize purse was $40,000.

The race traditionally takes place in March. It returns to that spot next year. 

 
Los Marathon Elite runner Natasha Cockram, of Wales, wins the 36th Los Angeles Marathon women's race, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Los Marathon Elite runner Natasha Cockram, of Wales, wins the 36th Los Angeles Marathon women's race, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Runners head out from Dodger Stadium at the start of the Los Angeles Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (David Crane/The Orange County Register via AP)
Runners head out from Dodger Stadium at the start of the Los Angeles Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (David Crane/The Orange County Register via AP)
A marathon participant hand pedals along Sunset Blvd. during the Los Angeles Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (Dean Musgrove/The Orange County Register via AP)
Runners pass the Guitar Center on Sunset Blvd. during the 36th Los Angeles Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (Dean Musgrove/The Orange County Register via AP)
 

Runners pass the Guitar Center on Sunset Blvd. during the 36th Los Angeles Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (Dean Musgrove/The Orange County Register via AP)  Mail Online

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