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On 29th August 2004, Vanderlai De Lima had almost won the men’s marathon at the Athens Olympics.
Then, something unbelievable happened.
It’s time for another #Coronavirus history lesson from Doncaster Council.
Then, something unbelievable happened.
It’s time for another #Coronavirus history lesson from Doncaster Council.
Picture the scene.
You’ve trained for years to become your country’s first ever Olympic gold medallist in the men’s marathon.
You’ve trained for years to become your country’s first ever Olympic gold medallist in the men’s marathon.
You’re 22 miles in to the 26.2 mile race, and you’ve got a lead of almost half a minute.
