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Bill Rodgers, American runner

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Bill Rodgers (runner)

American distance runner

William Henry Rodgers is an American runner, Olympian, and former record holder in the marathon. Rodgers is best known for his four victories in both the Boston Marathon, including three straight from 1978 to 1980, and 4 straight wins in the New York City Marathon, between 1976…
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December 23

Day of the year

December 23 is the 357th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; eight days remain until the end of the year.
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