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Fearnley wins in New York - again

Australian wheelchair champion Kurt Fearnley has won the Long Island 10km road race in New York for the fourth time.

Fearnley won in convincing fashion, blowing away the field to finish 30 seconds ahead of his nearest rival, completing the 10km course in a time of 19 minutes 54 seconds. In second place was Japan's Yamamoto and in a breakthrough performance, Australia's Richard Coleman third. The win is Fearnley's fourth at Long Island in the last five years and alongside his two New York Marathon titles (2006 & 2007) cements his dominance in New York. With just 68 days until the Beijing Paralympics, Fearnley's win over a strong field is a welcome result.

"I came to the US this year with a different mindset, instead of win at all costs, it's about survival and preparation. The focus is on September, so to come out unscathed with a good time was my goal today. To finish in front and by such a margin is a nice bonus" Fearnley said.

Fearnley's Beijing preparation continues in the United States with a 5km road race in Cedartown, Georgia, on Wednesday (AEST) before finishing his trip in Atlanta with another 10km race and a track meet over the weekend.

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