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1st set of triplets set to run in Olympic marathon

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Luik triplets have already encountered some strange looks at the Olympics.

The Estonian sisters, who will compete in the women's marathon, say they have gotten some "funny faces" from security guards who believe they have already waved one of them into the athletes village.

On Sunday, Olympic spectators will face the challenge of trying to tell the 30-year-old blonde-haired, blue-eyed sisters apart from afar.

Their coach, Harry Lemberg, had some advice for those who can't read the bibs.

"I think the first part of the race, Leila and Lily run together," Lemberg said.