Will of the common runner flourishes at back of New York City Marathon

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Will of the common runner flourishes at back of New York City Marathon
Will of the common runner flourishes at back of New York City Marathon /

Volunteer Roger Bennorth rides the sweep bus, which picks up runners who can't finish the marathon.
Volunteer Roger Bennorth rides the sweep bus, which picks up runners who can't finish the marathon / Courtesy of Ken Derry
The spirit of Fred Lebow, founder of the New York City Marathon, continues to show in the custom bobblehead that rides in the sweep van and the thick beards many of the male volunteers grow.
The spirit of Fred Lebow, founder of the New York City Marathon, continues to show in the custom bobblehead that rides in the sweep van and the thick beards many of the male volunteers grow / Courtesy of Ken Derry

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