Proof positive

Article Abstract:

Motolo, who lacked international experience because of a ban on South African athletes, won convincingly with a 2:08:15 winning time. Ondieki avenged her poor showing in Barcelona by winning in 2:24:40. The race is reviewed and the winners are profiled.

New York City Marathon (Running), 1992 AD

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A gutsy victory

Article Abstract:

The 1996 trials for the men's Olympic Marathon Race was held Feb 17, 1996 in Charlotte, NC. Runner-up to Kempainen's time of 2:12:45 was Mark Coogan with 2:13:05 and Keith Brantly with 2:13:22. Highlights of the trials are described.

Runners (Sports), Olympics, 1996 AD, Kempainen, Bob, Brantly, Keith, Coogan, Mark

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My dream comes true; the winner of the men's marathon explains how he ran the race of a lifetime

Article Abstract:

South African athlete Mark Plaatjes describes how he was able to compete in world athletics after becoming a US citizen. He competed in the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, and won a gold medal for the marathon.

Personal narratives, Cover Story, Track and field athletes, Track and field athletics, Track and field

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