marathon

Example Sentences

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Three athletes who were led off course when leading the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three.

From BBC

So, on the cusp of turning 30, he retreated to Italy, recalibrated his life and took up marathon running.

From BBC

“Prices are plummeting downward,” the president told the American public and a joint session of Congress during his marathon State of the Union address.

From MarketWatch

Spencer also describes herself as a marathon runner and "housemate to four rescued greyhounds", with the dogs spotted campaigning with her in the constituency.

From BBC

“We need more of that. This is a marathon, not a sprint.”

From Los Angeles Times