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Int J Sports Med 1988; 09: S37-S40
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1025060
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Cystic Fibrosis Patients Running a Marathon Race

J. K. Stanghelle1 , D. Skyberg2
  • 1Sunnaas Hospital, 1450 Nesoddtangen, Arendal, Norway
  • 2Department of Paediatrics, Central Hospital in Aust-Agder, Arendal, Norway
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14 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

This article presents three male marathon runners with cystic fibrosis (CF) who successfully completed the New York Marathon 1984 in warm environments in 6.10.33, 4.42.22, and 4.32.15, respectively.

The characteristics of the CF patients and their companions as well as a presentation of their runs are given.

Key words

cystic fibrosis - exercise - marathon

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