https://www.topendsports.com/videos Topend Sports videos Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:09:13 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.6 40040165 https://www.topendsports.com/videos/sports/athletics/marathon-mexico-1968-olympic-games/ https://www.topendsports.com/videos/sports/athletics/marathon-mexico-1968-olympic-games/#respond Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:09:13 +0000 http://www.topendsports.com/videos/?p=1636 The men’s marathon at the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games was won by Ethiopian runner Mamo Wolde. Here is a video of the race. For many people this race will be remembered for the inspirational effort by John Stephen Akwani who finished the race injured and in pain, but determined to finish for his country.
See more on the men’s Olympic Games marathon.

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