Canadian, 72, first his age to run sub-three hour marathon

A 72-year-old Canadian man has become the first person over 70 to run a marathon in under three hours.

A 72-year-old Canadian man has become the first person over 70 to run a marathon in under three hours.

Ed Whitlock finished the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon in two hours, 59 minutes and 10 seconds.

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