marathon
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Burke’s family and the group that organizes the marathon both confirmed his passing in public statements late Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
His involvement was met with some consternation from the running community — how could this man with no racing experience arrange a successful marathon when four prior attempts had failed?
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
John accompanied his grandchildren during most of their marathon challenge across the island of Ireland, while also going back to England to look after his partner who has dementia.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Say you told the chatbot you were training for a marathon six months ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
She prophesied for five minutes or so and then stopped, sweating as though she had been running a marathon, her face drained of all expression.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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