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A high schooler in Ohio, Claire Markwardt, sustained multiple broken bones in her leg in the final few meters of the Ohio State cross country meet two weeks ago. Not to let down her team, she crawled to the finish line.
Read the incredible story at ESPN.com and/or watch the video below.
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In the following video report, Dr. Holly Phillips of CBS-2 New York discusses the connection between children, sleep, and how marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe won Sunday’s 2007 NYC marathon just 9 months after giving birth.
For more information on Paula Radcliffe and the 2007 ING New Yrok City Marathon, please visit: http://newyork.thefinalsprint.com

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CBS 2’s Vince Gerasole reports on Perry Romanowski, a “joggler” who combines his passion for running with his love for juggling, and his recent, record-setting 50-mile performance.
To read TheFinalSprint.com’s coverage of Romanowski’s new, world record, please click here.
For more information, check out Romanowski’s official blog (justyouraveragejoggler.com) or click on the image below to watch the […]

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It boggles the mind, but Mac and Linux users will be unable to watch the NBC Sports / MediaZone webcasts of today’s U.S. Olympic Men’s Marathon Trials and tomorrow’s ING New York City Marathon.
Although some Mac and Linux users were able circumvent the problem in the past, MediaZone has announced on their website that […]

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Episode 99 of The Final Sprint Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, features my interview with American marathoner and Olympic hopeful JOSH COX.
In the interview Cox offers intimate details about his absence from racing and the emotionally and mentally trying journey that began in late 2005 when his father was diagnosed […]

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The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon was stopped mid-way through due to high temperatures and extreme humidity on race day.
However, now Denver Marathon officials are offering free registration to Chicago runners who want to get to the finish line.
Click here for the press release and check out the video below to watch CBS4 Denver’s report […]

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A Medtronic Twin Cities marathoner is recovering in intensive care after collapsing and nearly dying during Sunday’s race in Minneapolis, MN.
In the following video, CBS4 Wisconsin’s Esme Murphy reports on the runner’s current condition, how she is thankfully and lucky to be alive, and more:

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A number of questions still remain from the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon despite the recent autopsy report which determined that the heat was not responsible for the tragic death that took place last Sunday.
Although inside sources have reported that Chicago’s Olympic bid is only in ‘3rd place’, the Windy City’s Mayor Daley feels […]

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We couldn’t have made this up if we tried . . .
Elephants from the Ringling Brothers Circus ran a mini-marathon near the Denver Coliseum Wednesday morning to set the pace for the Denver Marathon on Sunday.
Click here for textual coverage of the Dumbo pacesetters’ trek in downtown Denver and click on the image below to […]

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Beyond the blame game that’s taken place in the aftermath of the 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, there are tales of true grit and the kindness of strangers.
Watch the following report from CBS 2’s Mike Puccinelli at the Condell Medical Center to hear this special marathoner describe how her “guardian angel” helped protect her […]

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