Oliveira wins ultra-marathon race

Portuguese ultra-marathon runner Joao Oliveira won the 31st Spartathlon race, one of the most difficult long distance international routes, crossing the finish line at the southern Greek city of Sparta early Saturday. Oliveira reached the statue of ancient Spartan king Leonidas at approximately 6:30 a.m., at 23 hours, 29 minutes and eight seconds after the start of the 246 km non-stop race at ...

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