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4 unusual facts about Spirit of the Marathon


Deena Kastor

Kastor is a featured subject in the 2007 marathon documentary Spirit of the Marathon, which follows her victory at the 2005 Chicago Marathon.

Spirit of the Marathon

Ryan Bradley and Lori O'Connor are both married young professionals; Bradley is a veteran marathoner who hopes to earn a qualifying time for the Boston Marathon, and O'Connor is running her first marathon.

In the beginning of the film, a brief overview of the history of the marathon is shown, with footage of dramatic races involving Dorando Pietri, Abebe Bikila and Rod Dixon.

Spirit of the Marathon II

Spirit of the Marathon II is a 2013 documentary film directed by Jon Dunham, and the sequel to the 2008 film, Spirit of the Marathon.



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