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Winning has nothing to do with racing. Most days don't have races anyway. Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism, and never, ever, ever giving up.
Amby Burfoot
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Amby Burfoot
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: August 19
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It's not about speed and gold medals. It's about refusing to be stopped.
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