BEIJING (AP) — The Latest from the world championships (all local times):
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7:50 a.m.
The men’s marathon started on a sunny Saturday as a pack of nearly 70 runners hit the streets of Beijing.
The air quality was listed as “good” by the U.S Embassy Beijing Air Quality Monitor, with temperatures at 23 degrees Celsius (73 degrees Fahrenheit).
Stephen Kiprotich of Uganda is in the field and looking to defend his world title from Moscow.
Much of the concern around the marathon had to do with pollution levels. But the local organizing committee took steps to improve air quality during the world championships by cutting down on pollution from nearby factories and limiting the amount of cars on the road in the lead-up to the competition.
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