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GREECE, Athens: Japan athlete Minori Hayakari crosses 1st in the women's division the finish line at Panathinaikon Stadium during the 33rd Athens Marathon the Authentic race in Athens, Greece on November 8, 2015.Over 16,000 thousand runners from all over the world competed in the 33rd Athens Marathon the Authentic race, a route of 42.195 km from the historic town of Marathon to Panathinaikon Stadium in central Athens. The winner of the race was Christoforos Merousis from Greece with 2:21:22.