MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Tag: marathon
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Monday, January 2nd 2023 - 10:07 UTC
Nuclear engineer completes 365 marathons in 2022 and raises a million pounds for charity
A British man celebrated New Year by completing a challenge to run a marathon every day in 2022 and raising more than 1 million pounds (US$ 1.21 million) for charity. The 42.2 kilometers (over 26 miles) race is one of the most demanding endurance challenges for athletes.
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Wednesday, August 15th 2012 - 09:16 UTC
Entertainment for Falklands’ residents: quite more than could be expected
Since the world’s eyes were on the Falklands during the 30th Anniversary Commemorations for the 1982 Conflict, life in the Islands has returned to normality and despite a population of approximately only 3,000, residents activities are far from quiet and enjoy very enjoyable.
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Friday, May 4th 2012 - 17:21 UTC
Falklands spot: Argentina trying to recover from “some diplomatic setbacks”, says Hague
British Foreign Secretary William Hague has branded as a stunt an Olympic TV advert by Argentina featuring a hockey player training on the disputed Falkland Islands, described in the broadcast as “Argentine soil”.
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Friday, May 4th 2012 - 06:35 UTC
The plot behind the Argentine Olympics-Falklands political spot
The controversial Argentine government Olympic spot allegedly in support of the delegation that will competing in the coming London games had everybody on the black: public opinion, the athlete who ignored who really paid for his acting, obviously the Falklands where it was filmed and even the Argentine Olympic Committee.
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Tuesday, March 20th 2012 - 14:54 UTC
Falklands’ marathon: Brits’ win in men’s and Argentine ladies unbeatable
Gradients, wind and the threat of bad weather make the Falklands Islands, the world’s most southerly certified marathon also one of the toughest courses runners are ever likely to tackle. This year’s edition attracted the highest number of entries ever for the event, 64 with a significant participation from Argentina.
