The 73rd Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon official website has been updated to announce that Hironori Kishimoto (GMO) has withdrawn from Sunday's race. Kishimoto, 24, ran a 2:08:38 debut at last year's Beppu-Oita to finish 3rd, earning him a prominent place in this year's field. Along with Kishimoto, #3-ranked Yohanes Ghebregergis of Eritrea has also pulled out with injury. source article: https://www.rikujyokyogi.co.jp/archives/160541 translated by Brett Larner
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