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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2025 · 58 MIN

Rosie Ruiz | How to Win the Boston Marathon: Cheat

from Things I Learned Last Night · host Jaron Myers and Tim Stone

In 1980, Rosie Ruiz crossed the Boston Marathon finish line with a smile and a medal. She had just posted one of the fastest female marathon times ever. Cameras flashed. Reporters asked questions. But within days, the truth came out—Rosie Ruiz had cheated. This is the strange and unforgettable story of how Rosie Ruiz became a marathon “winner” without running the whole race. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/support Episode link: https://tilln.com/thirdwave Support TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcast Watch the 1904 Olympic Marathon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3hak9yao1M&ab_channel=ThingsILearnedLastNight Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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