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I think the secret of my light, quick, foot strike is related to the fact that I have fragile feet.

Frank Shorter

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Frank Shorter
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: October 31
Athletics Competitor
Long-Distance Runner
Marathon Runner
Olympic Athlete
Sprinter
München
Frank Charles Shorter
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