Person: Biranchi Das

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Boy's marathon coach shot dead in India

The controversial coach of a small boy who ran a marathon in an attempt to set a world record has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in eastern India, police said.

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Marathon boy’s coach charged with torture

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Indian police stop child from entering 500km walk

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Indian boy banned from walk

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Health of boy, four, damaged after 40-mile run

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Watchdog orders probe into 'explotation' of boy runner

Indian toddler attempts marathon

A FOUR-YEAR-OLD child sold by his mother for less than $20 has been dubbed India’s “marathon boy” after he ran 65 km (40 miles) yesterday, but critics accused his coach of risking the boy’s health for cash.

Wed, 03 May, 2006

Four-year-old runs 40 miles into record book

Cheered by thousands, a four-year-old Indian boy ran 40 miles today to enter the country’s foremost record book.

Tue, 02 May, 2006