Olympics

Reporter Tries, Fails to Keep Up With Marathon Runners

Winner Benjamin Bitok of Kenya runs towards the finish line during the Stockholm Marathon. REUTERS

By Gary Dzen

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During Sunday’s Asics Stockholm Marathon, a Swedish reporter tried her luck at sprinting alongside race leaders Benjamin Bitok and Nixon Machichin of Kenya. She lasted about 25 seconds before trailing off.

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Bitok ended up winning the whole damn thing in a time of 2:13:20, outpacing Machinin by 46 seconds.

h/t Extra Mustard

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