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Pain of chasing glory as Kenyan athletes battle in the classic distance


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The marathon was first run on April 10, 1896, during the inaugural Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

But 130 years later, marathoners say, the 41.195km classic distance remains the cruellest event for their bodies, minds and hearts.

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