In 1983, a 61-year-old potato farmer ambled up to the start of an over 500-mile-long Australian ultramarathon and made history with his stunning finish.
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In 1983, a 61-year-old potato farmer ambled up to the start of an over 500-mile-long Australian ultramarathon and made history with his stunning finish.