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ULTRA MAN CAUGHT UP IN RUN CONTROVERSY

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CRAZINESS AND CONTROVERSY IN THE WORLD OF ATHLETICS

BRITISH runner’s high-profile attempt to break the longstanding record for running across America has been hit by accusations of cheating and then ultimately scuppered this week when he pulled out due to injury.

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