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Channel Seven presenter Abbey Holmes breaks down in tears during New York visit: 'It hit me real hard'


Abbey Holmes couldn't hold back her emotions after crossing the finish line of her very first marathon in New York City.

The Channel 7 presenter shared a heartfelt video on social media, capturing the moment she wiped away tears, overwhelmed by the achievement of completing the 42.2-kilometre challenge. Dutch runner Abdi Nageeye and Kenyan athlete Sheila Chepkirui seized the spotlight as they claimed the men's and women's marathon titles. The pair wed in front of around 100 friends and family, including Abbey's Channel Seven commentary colleagues Luke Hodge and Brian Taylor, as well as fellow Survivor Australia contestant, Olympic freestyle skier Lydia Lassila.

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