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Sports Facts for Kids
Fun facts from the world of sports
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In 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon, despite officials trying to stop her.
SportsSource: Smithsonian
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The youngest known Olympic competitor was Dimitrios Loundras of Greece, who was just 10 years old when he competed in gymnastics in 1896.
SportsSource: Olympics.com