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World Service,10 mins

Cliff Young - Potato Farmer and Ultrarunner

Sporting Witness

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In 1983, a 61 year old potato farmer called Cliff Young stunned Australia by winning an epic running race between Sydney and Melbourne. The victory made Young a legend and helped put ultra-running on the map as a sport. Witness speaks to ultra-running great Tony Rafferty, who lost to Cliff Young in the 1983 race. PHOTO: Cliff Young training in gumboots. (Getty Images Sport)

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