Sorting entries for the Nike City of Christchurch Marathon are Noeline Lucking, left, and Deborah Rhode. Entries for the marathon will close tomorrow. Among the entries are two from paraplegics, Bryan Baty and Ronald Reid, both from Rotorua, who will cover the 26 miles in wheelchairs. Les Smith, aged 74, is the oldest entrant so far. He is celebrating his fiftieth year with the University of Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club, and is aiming for a time of 4hr 15min. The marathon will be held over the 1974 Commonwealth Games course on May 31.
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93Sorting entries for the Nike City of Christchurch Marathon are Noeline Lucking, left, and Deborah Rhode. Entries for the marathon will close tomorrow. Among the entries are two from paraplegics, Bryan Baty and Ronald Reid, both from Rotorua, who will cover the 26 miles in wheelchairs. Les Smith, aged 74, is the oldest entrant so far. He is celebrating his fiftieth year with the University of Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club, and is aiming for a time of 4hr 15min. The marathon will be held over the 1974 Commonwealth Games course on May 31. Press, 9 May 1981, Page 3
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