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Powderhall Marathon
A short report on the winners of the marathon and sprint in Edinburgh - now known as the New Year Sprint
Overview
A short report on the winners of the Powderhall marathon and sprint at Powderhall Stadium in Edinburgh. The race is now known as the New Year Sprint.
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