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Olympic athlete

Frank Shorter, born on October 31, 1947, is an accomplished American long-distance runner. He gained international fame by winning the gold medal in the marathon at the 1972 Munich Olympics, becoming the first American to win an Olympic gold in the event.

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“You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can't know what's coming.”

“How did I know you ran a 4:30 mile in high school? That's easy. Everyone ran a 4:30 mile in high school.”

Knows School Easy High School Miles Ran

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“You have to know your body. It's part of the beauty of the training process, and once you've determined how much your body and mind can take, you can then begin to reach your potential.”

Knows Mind Body Process Training Determined Your Body Mind And Body

Book:Olympic gold: a runner's life and times

Source: Olympic gold: a runner's life and times

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Born: October 31, 1947
Known for: Olympic athlete
Quotes: 48

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