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Meb will be in his element as part-owner of Carlsbad 5000

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Meb Keflezighi of the United States approaches the finish line of the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Meb runs final NYC Marathon to cheers, collapsing at finish

By MELISSA MURPHY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2009, file photo, Meb Keflezighi holds a U.S. flag after winning the men's division of the New York City Marathon. Keflezighi is retiring after the New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, capping a career as the only person to win an Olympic medal and New York and Boston titles. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Meb to run last NYC Marathon, retire where he began in 2002

By MELISSA MURPHY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 21, 2014, file photo, Meb Keflezighi, of San Diego, becomes emotional after winning the 118th Boston Marathon in Boston. Keflezighi was born in Eritrea, but his family fled the Horn of Africa's war and poverty and eventually settled in San Diego. A U.S. citizen, he was a high school standout who went on to break records at UCLA and win four NCAA titles before turning pro in 1998. Keflezighi said he'll hang up his racing shoes for good after running the April 17, 2017, Boston Marathon and the TCS New York City Marathon in November. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

US marathon legend Meb Keflezighi nears the end of the road

By WILLIAM J. KOLE - Associated Press

Caroline Rotich, of Kenya, breaks the tape to win the women's division of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 20, 2015 in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Desisa wins 119th Boston Marathon; Rotich takes women’s race

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

A woman poses at the Boston Marathon finish line, a day ahead of the 119th running of the race, Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Boston, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Boston Marathon: Things to look for in Monday’s race

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Meb to pace sub-90-minute group in half marathon

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Alan Sherman, assistant trainer for Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome, displays a nasal strip at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Monday, May 19, 2014. California Chrome might abandon his Triple Crown bid if New York officials do not allow him to wear a nasal strip in the Belmont Stakes on June 7. Trainer Art Sherman made no threats about the colt passing on a chance to become horse racing's 12th Triple Crown winner, but he suggested it was a possibility. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

California Chrome cleared to wear nasal strip

By RICK FREEMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 3, 2014, file photo, jockey Victor Espinoza rides California Chrome to win the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.Chrome might abandon his Triple Crown bid if New York officials do not allow the colt to wear a nasal strip in the Belmont Stakes. Trainer Art Sherman made no threats about the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner passing on a chance to become horse racing's 12th Triple Crown winner, but he suggested it was a possibility. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

California Chrome set for Belmont Stakes as nasal strip approved

By Rick Freeman - Associated Press

Meb to set pace in Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon

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Meb Keflezighi, of San Diego, Calif., runs during the 118th Boston Marathon with the names of those killed in the 2013 bombings, and the MIT officer allegedly slain by the bombing suspects, on his bib, Monday, April 21, 2014, in Boston. Martin Richard, Krystle Campbell and Lu Lingzi, were killed in the bombings, while MIT officer Sean Collier was allegedly shot to death by the bombing suspects. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Keflezighi’s Boston win a boost for shoe sponsor

By RACHEL COHEN - Associated Press

Meb Keflezighi, of San Diego, Calif., is hugged after crossing the finish line to win the 118th Boston Marathon Monday, April 21, 2014 in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

American Meb Keflezighi wins Boston Marathon

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Meb Keflezighi, of San Diego, Calif., runs during the 118th Boston Marathon with the names of those killed in the 2013 bombings, and the MIT officer allegedly slain by the bombing suspects, on his bib, Monday, April 21, 2014, in Boston. Martin Richard, Krystle Campbell and Lu Lingzi, were killed in the bombings, while MIT officer Sean Collier was allegedly shot to death by the bombing suspects. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

American champions in Boston a fitting tribute to post-bombing resilience

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Meb Keflezighi, of San Diego, Calif., celebrates his victory with an American flag after the 118th Boston Marathon Monday, April 21, 2014 in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

From Marathon Meb to the ‘beacon’ of Beacon St

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Obama congratulates US winner of Boston Marathon

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE - Associated Press

Pepi Bolognese cleans the finish line before the running of the 118th Boston Marathon Monday, April 21, 2014 in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

MARATHON WATCH: Silence, then exultation in Boston

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boston Marathon bombing hero Carlos Arredondo waves to the crowd as he walks onto the field at Fenway Park during ceremonies marking the one-year anniversary of the bombing before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles in Boston, Sunday, April 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

In show of defiance, 32,000 run Boston Marathon

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Meb Keflezighi, of San Diego, Calif., becomes emotional after winning the 118th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 21, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Marathon men’s winner has names of victims on bib

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Meb Keflezighi, of San Diego, Calif., becomes emotional after winning the 118th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 21, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Boston Marathon: Meb Keflizighi first American man to win since 1983

By Pat Eaton-Robb - Associated Press

Holding American flags, Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman, left, bumps fists with Carlos Arredondo near the finish line of the the 118th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 21, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

In Boston, marathoners ‘take back’ their beloved race

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press