“You don't run 26 miles at five minutes a mile on good looks and a secret recipe.”
Quote by Frank Shorter
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Frank Shorter
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. more
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