Sawe’s record-breaking marathon was about more than shoes. Here’s why
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-05-02 05:45 UTC+10:00
Section: Sport
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport
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Thomas John Hicks stood on the start line of the 1904 St Louis Olympic marathon with his chest proud and his left foot forward. Dressed in black running shoes, black shorts and his Cambridgeport Gymnasium uniform, the labourer from Massachusetts was a favourite to win the event at the third modern Olympic Games.
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