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World Service,10 mins

Lasse Viren

Sporting Witness

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In the 1972 Olympics he broke the 10,000 metre world record despite falling over during the race. Hear from Lasse Viren, and one of his fellow competitors. Photo: Lasse Viren celebrating his win. Associated Press.

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