Runner's World (UK)

WHO WOULD WIN THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR RUNNING?

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‘The people who go out knowing they will take 6+ hours to run a marathon. That’s dedication.’

– A McHanks

‘Sophie Power. Such an incredible achievemen­t at the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc and the image of her expressing milk midrace was just so powerful.’

– Criddy Boon

‘Emil Zátopek – three golds at the 1952 Olympics, in the 5000m, 10,000m and marathon. Oh, and he gave one gold to Ron Clarke, who beat a number of his records.’

– Rob Cooke

‘Meb [Keflezighi, winner of 2009 NYC Marathon] – he’s the complete package.’ – Petrina Milligan LeBlanc

‘Paul Sinton-Hewitt, founder of parkrun.’ – Vicki Lewis

‘Pheidippid­es

[the Ancient Greek messenger who started all this marathon-running business in the first place].’

– Tony Macefield

‘Anyone who gets off their arse, puts on a pair of trainers and hits the tarmac or the trail.’

– Terry Hunter

‘Joss Naylor [legendary fell runner]. No contest.’ – Leslie Taylor

‘Sir Roger Bannister.’ – Gary Hall

‘Fiona Oakes [record-breaking marathon runner] – saw a documentar­y on her and I think she’s an inspiratio­n.’ – Desra Barrett

‘To all those who have completed the couchto-5K. Big shout-out to all of them!’

– Ca Ro

‘Eliud Kipchoge. The Nobel Prize is about taking the human race forward. What runner has done that more than this man?’

– Tim O’Sullivan

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