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		jki275 on Aug 22, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ultra marathon runner earns awards for both first ... It is illogical to believe that races were "constructed" by somehow varying the number of laps or terrain to make sure men win. It is far more likely that races were "constructed" to mimic the types of terrain people already ran.

jessaustin on Aug 23, 2019 [–]

Yeah well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

jki275 on Aug 24, 2019 | [–]

It's generally accepted history. But believe as you wish.

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