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Tuesday
Jul202010

Looks Like Canada Episode One: Johnny Miles

Listen to the story of Johnny Miles; one of Canada's greatest athletes. Johnny was the first Canadian to win the Boston Marathon (in 1926). Raised in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Johnny became a hero in his home town and province.  

Johnny Miles wins the 1926 Boston Marathon.

 

Related Articles and references:

http://www.sportshall.ca/accessible/hm_profile.php?i=12

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Miles

http://www.nsshf.com/inductee_view.cfm?InducteeID=241

http://www.johnnymiles.ca/about-jm.php

 

Check out the official Johnny Miles Marathon:

http://www.johnnymiles.ca/

 

 

Looks Like Canada Episode One: Johnny Miles

Host: Kevin O'Shea

Show running time: (8:24)

 

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Looks Like Canada: Johnny Miles