A new book explores the stories of 'Olympic athletes under the radar'

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In 1984, a 39-year-old woman ran the inaugural women’s Olympic marathon. She finished the grueling race bent over and barely able to walk, but she crossed the finish line and became an example of endurance and perseverance.

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