Paris Olympic Marathon will break some athletes before the 20-mile “wall”

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The Paris Olympic Marathon will break some athletes before the 32-kilometre (20-mile) wall, especially if the temperatures are warm. The course starts with a gently rolling 15km stretch through the heart of the City of Light, passing several iconic landmarks. Then, at 15km begins a 3km climb, followed by a short reprieve, then a steep […]

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