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fishwax

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8. indeed about the photos -- I think (but don't know for sure) that the guy in the first photo is her

Reply to Adsos Letter (Reply #6)

Sat Aug 23, 2014, 10:11 PM

Aug 2014

coach (Artie Briggs) who helped her get into the race in the first place.

The main reason I know the story behind the photos (including the runners protecting her) is because someone posted and explained them on DU some time ago. Yay DU for helping us learn about these things!

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Inspiration - 52 Powerful Photos Of Women Who Changed History Forever [View all] TBF Aug 2014 OP

Add these to the list Xipe Totec Aug 2014 #1

Awesome, thank you! nt TBF Aug 2014 #3

Those marathoners should have been charged with assault and battery. Adsos Letter Aug 2014 #2

The marathoners were trying to protect her. It's the dude in the suit who is assaulting her. fishwax Aug 2014 #5

Ah, thanks for the explanation. Adsos Letter Aug 2014 #6

indeed about the photos -- I think (but don't know for sure) that the guy in the first photo is her fishwax Aug 2014 #8

It was a bit of an eye opener Adsos Letter Aug 2014 #9

Oh! That harlot in the swimsuit! leftstreet Aug 2014 #4

... TBF Aug 2014 #7

K&R ReRe Aug 2014 #10

Those were fabulous! theHandpuppet Aug 2014 #11

Love the pics! redqueen Aug 2014 #12