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Quote by Frank Shorter

“Be willing to move forward and find out what happens next.”

Quote by Frank Shorter

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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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