Lel was a favorite in a strong field that includes Paul Tergat of Kenya , the defending champion ; Hendrick Ramaala of South Africa and Meb Keflezighi and Alan Culpepper of the United States .
Paul Tergat
Kenya
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PERSON
Paul Tergat
LOCATION
Kenya
LOCATION
South Africa
PERSON
Alan Culpepper
LOCATION
United States