The Man Who Moved the Marathon Beyond Central Park
Ted Corbitt, who wore bib No. 1 in the first marathon in 1970, pitched the idea of expanding the race to all five boroughs.
Source: nytimes.com
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Ted Corbitt, who wore bib No. 1 in the first marathon in 1970, pitched the idea of expanding the race to all five boroughs.
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