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Marathon Runner

Series: Olympics
From: WHYY
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Default-piece-image-2 Media, Pennsylvania athlete Jen Rhines will be running the marathon this year for the US team. Originally, a shorter distance runner, Rhines competed in the 2000 Olympics in the 10,000 meter race. In her third marathon ever, Rhines qualified to run the 26 mile event in this year's games. WHYY's Sam Briger reports.

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Media, Pennsylvania athlete Jen Rhines will be running the marathon this year for the US team. Originally, a shorter distance runner, Rhines competed in the 2000 Olympics in the 10,000 meter race. In her third marathon ever, Rhines qualified to run the 26 mile event in this year's games. WHYY's Sam Briger reports.

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