Chang Chia-che
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Chang Chia-che is a Taiwanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon.
Chang Chia-che in the marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London
Long-distance running
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Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least 3 km. Physiologically, it is essentially aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as menta
Nixon Kiplimo Chepseba (C) of Kenya steps over Diego Ruiz (L) of Spain and Carsten Schlangen of Germany after their round 1 men's 1500m heat during the London 2012 Olympics.
Burton Holmes' photograph entitled "1896: Three athletes in training for the marathon at the Olympic Games in Athens".
Paavo Nurmi, also known as the "Flying Finn", at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris; at the time, he won Olympic gold in the 5,000-meter long-distance running.
Mo Farah, a four-time Olympic and six-time World champion, holding the record for the most global Long-distance running gold medals.