After food poisoning, he wins San Francisco Marathon

Sunday, July 31, 2011

By Ron Russell | 6:44 PM

Michael Wardian, 37, an elite runner from Arlington, Virginia, overcame pre-race food poisoning to win today’s San Francisco Marathon. His time: 2 hours, 27 minutes and 6 seconds, more than 7 minutes ahead of the second place finisher, the Chronicle says. Just don’t ask him what he was doing all night before the race.

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After food poisoning, he wins San Francisco Marathon

Sunday, July 31, 2011