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The Longest Run.
- Source :
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Sports Illustrated . 7/25/2016, Vol. 125, p102-111. 10p. 13 Color Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- The article discusses the inaugural Refugee Olympic Team, made up of 10 athletes selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United Nations Refugee Agency, who will compete in the 2016 Olympic Games. Topics include IOC president Thomas Bach's work with Kenyan marathon legend Tegla Loroupe to scout and train refugees worldwide, and Refugee Olympic Team members, Syrian swimmer Yusra Mardini, Ethiopian marathoner Yonas Kinde, and Democratic Republic of Congo judoka Popole Misenga.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0038822X
- Volume :
- 125
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Sports Illustrated
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 117015927