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“When the meal was over we all had a quiet rest in our rooms and I meditated on the race. This is the time when an athlete feels all alone in the big world. Opponents assume tremendous stature. Any runner who denies having fears, nerves or some kind of disposition is a bad athlete, or a liar.”

Quote by Gordon Pirie

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Gordon Pirie was a renowned long-distance runner, born on February 10, 1931, and passed away on December 7, 1991. He achieved significant success in the field of long-distance running and was one of the most influential athletes of the mid-20th century. more

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