Lahcen Ahansal wins Marathon des Sables
2007-04-01
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Moroccan Lahcen Ahansal won the 11.7 km sixth stage between Erg Chebbi and Merzouga, Morocco Saturday (March 31st) to win the 22nd Marathon des Sables. Ahansal's weekend success accomplishes his childhood dream of winning the marathon ten times. It is his 9th consecutive win. In the general standings, his brother Mohamed came in second, ahead of another Moroccan, Aziz El Akad. Laurence Fricotteaux of France won the women's event. (MAP)
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