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Monday, January 16, 2012

Today in Disney Parks & Resorts History - Walt Disney World Marathon

January 16, 1994 – Walt Disney World

On this cold January morning, a brand new sports tradition begins at Walt Disney World with the inaugural Walt Disney World Marathon, as nearly 12,000 participants from around the world line up for what would become an annual event.  The 26.2 mile race route takes runners along regular and backstage roads, passes resorts and literally goes through all three Walt Disney World theme parks. The overall winner is Leonid Shetsov, of Russia, with a time of 2:14:27.

Other 1994 winners are:
  • Paul Cummings, Lehl, Utah, 2:27:50 – Men’s Masters
  • Carol Virga, Delray Beach, Fla., 2:49:53 – Women’s Masters
  • David Bailey, Vista, Calif., 1:52:29 – Men’s Chair
  • Katherine Hunter, Orlando, Fla., 2:31:47 – Women’s Chair

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