The marathon world records for men and women since 1983.
South Africa comfortably accounted for the Brave Blossoms 41-7 in Kumagaya on 6 September but the pre-match buildup had been dominated by Japan’s shock 34-32 victory over the Springboks in Brighton at the 2015 World Cup.
Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby, said that he expected to have a full squad from which to choose.
Kipchoge, who finished a special marathon in Vienna in one hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds that will not be recognised for world record purposes, also was nominated for his London Marathon course record.
Zimbabwe will now be able to take up their place in the men's Under-19 World Cup in January and the ICC Super League later in 2020.
Uganda’s Ethics and Integrity Minister Simon Lokodo last Thursday said the government planned to re-introduce an anti-homosexuality bill in parliament within weeks to curb the spread of homosexuality in the east African nation.
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The American actor and singer said his new global fame meant he was even being stopped in the street by fans when he is not in drag.
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In an elaborate ceremony in parliament in London, Queen Elizabeth II set out Boris Johnson's legislative programme for the coming year, with leaving the EU top of the agenda.
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Barcelona’s international airport became the focal point of the protests. As thousands rallied at its entrance, riot police charged at the crowd using batons to prevent the risk of a forced mass entry, a police spokesman said.
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Law lecturer at Vaal University of Technology Arvitha Doodnath was found dead inside her car in Parktown on Saturday in what appeared to be an attempted hijacking.
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