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"This journey has been about so much more than miles – it's been about courage, kindness, and community," Mr Mackness said.

He turned up six miles away at a Denny’s, badly confused.

However, she did not initially realise her achievement following 26.2 miles in draining conditions, as high temperatures and intense humidity continued in Tokyo to pose challenges for the athletes.

At the crux of the issue is a federal rule, newly reinterpreted, that requires critical access hospitals to be at least 35 miles from the next closest hospital when traveling by main roads.

About 40 miles south of Salt Lake City, Orem sits in the shadow of towering mountains to the east and Utah Lake to the west.