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🏆 Sports
April 30, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Two Athletes Smashed a Marathon Milestone, Running 26.2 Miles in Under Two Hours. Here's the Science Behind Their Achievements
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Two athletes achieved a historic milestone by running a marathon in under two hours, attributed to intense training, favorable conditions, and advanced physiology.
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