Kiplagat, Lornah (1974–)
Kiplagat, Lornah (1974–)
Kenyan long-distance runner. Born Lorah Simba Kiplagat, May 1, 1974, in Kabiemit, Kenya; m. Pieter Langerhorst.
Won Los Angeles marathon (1997, 1998), Amsterdam marathon (1999), Osaka marathon (2002); placed 3rd in NY marathon (2003); became a Dutch citizen (2003) and runs for the Netherlands.
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