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Philadelphia Runner Returns As A Champion After Triumphs In 7 Mile Bridge Run In Florida Keys
"I fell in love with the process of training," Wainright said. "It's the best part of my day — waking up, going for a run, bike or swim."
April 19, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia man is coming home as a champion. Collin Wainwright won the 7 Mile Bridge Run in the Florida Keys for the third time over the weekend.
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"Yeah, I think you always believe that you can," he said. "I think that's, you gotta believe."
And believe in himself he did. Wainwright finished the race in 40 minutes and 33 seconds. About 1,500 other runners took part in the race over the bridge that connects the Middle and Lower Keys. Wainwright returned to the course as he trained for an Ironman competition.
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