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Athlete With Underdeveloped Limbs To Compete In Philly Half-Marathon: "I Don't Really See Any Challenge"
"I don't really see any challenge," Koch said. "This is just about going out, having fun and enjoying the company of everybody else."
November 21, 2025
With the Philadelphia Marathon just days away, one athlete is breaking barriers and inspiring runners across the city.
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Chris Koch, from Alberta, Canada, was born with underdeveloped arms and legs, but that's not stopping him from participating in the half-marathon this weekend. He will use a skateboard to power through the course.
"I don't really see any challenge," Koch said. "This is just about going out, having fun and enjoying the company of everybody else."
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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