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 Oct 16 2010, 06:27 PM
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A great article on Meb Keflezighi:
QUOTE Still, after Mr. Keflezighi snapped a 27-year drought for American men in New York's marathon last year, the doubters surfaced again, this time in the mainstream media: Should his victory really count for the United States? Mr. Keflezighi publicly shrugged off such speculation at the time. He had heard similar things before. And he has heard it since. But last month, as Mr. Keflezighi contemplated the exchange while he prepares to defend his title in New York City on November 7, his voice broke. "I was happy, I was so proud," he said. "I was hoping to be on the Wheatie Box, you know? Somebody just says you aren't an American." He looked away, his eyes filled with unexpected tears. "I couldn't believe it when he told me that." http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405..._myyahoo_module |
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Nov 7 2010, 12:51 PM
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Kenya and Ethiopia come out on top in today's marathon.
Edna Kiplagat (Kenya) won the women's race. Gebre Gebremariam, "rookie" to the NYC marathon, restored Ethiopia to glory by winning the men's race. Shalane Flanagan made a great showing for the USA by finishing 2nd. And it was her marathon debut.  Overall, it was a fun race to watch. -------------------- QUOTE When a man tells you that he got rich through hard work, ask him: 'Whose?' --Don Marquis (1878 - 1937) |
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