In the year before winning Olympic Gold, Frank Shorter won the Pan Am Games Marathon held in Cali, Columbia. Frank had won the 10,000m race a few days earlier and was facing stomach problems throughout the race (see what he does upon finishing), but still took home the gold in 2:22:40. The video shows some of the congestion and conditions which is mentioned in this 1971 Sports Illustrated article. As usual Frank looks as smooth as silk!
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