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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.

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

Tue, 30 Sep, 2003 - 12:06

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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