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World Marathon Majors statement

The members of the World Marathon Majors, Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York, express their deepest condolences to the victims and their families regarding the occurrences at the Boston Marathon, which was held on April 15th, 2013.

We all send our thoughts and prayers to those who have been injured and affected by this incident, and also our best wishes for their speedy and full recovery.

The World Marathon Majors are devastated about the things that happened, and will continue their efforts regarding contingency plans, following the instructions of the security and medical authorities at the individual Departments in each city. The security at all our World Marathon Majors is our highest priority.

Sport brings people from all over the world together; it always did and it always will!

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