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“The market was far away from our village, so we'd run all the way. To get water, you had to run. To pick up wood, you had to run.”

— Derartu Tulu

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“I’ve watched the video many times down the years, not the race itself, but the 26th lap. It makes me emotional and speechless every time."

"Every person who participates in sport can learn those values, make friendships, and bridge differences. That’s the real power of sport.”

"The moment created a friendship, an emotional moment, and a significant message to the world.”

"We became friends and she's the woman I admire most."

“Looking back, it wasn't the 25 laps of the race that mattered, but it was the 26th which made an impact.”

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