Olympic champion Noguchi to run London marathon

LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) Olympic women's marathon champion Mizuki Noguchi of Japan will compete in the London marathon on April 22 next year, organisers said today.

Noguchi, 28, is the third fastest marathon runner ever after clocking two hours 19 minutes 12 seconds in last year's Berlin event.

''I have decided to go to London because I want the opportunity to test myself against the best athletes in the world,'' she said in a statement.

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