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No matter how old I get, the race remains one of life's most rewarding experiences.

George A. Sheehan

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George A. Sheehan
Age: 74 †
Born: 1918
Born: November 5
Died: 1993
Died: November 1
Cardiologist
Military Officer
Physician
Running
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Life
Rewarding
Experiences
Remains
Race

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