Vainio's rivals are just running a marathon; she's running a victory lap with a 42km head start.
Vainio targets rare Finnish gold in Birmingham marathon
Finnish runner Alisa Vainio enters the women's marathon in Birmingham as a rare medal hope for Finland on the roads. The European Athletics preview highlights her chances in a field of seasoned competitors. A win would mark a significant achievement for Finnish distance running, which has lacked recent continental glory.
Source: Vainio targets rare Finnish gold in Birmingham marathon — Google News
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