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Inside the Outside - When the World Came to Fukuoka - Trailer


75 years, 75 stories from the people who made Fukuoka international. 

75 legendary marathoners spanning 1957 to 2020 from over 30 countries, including 26 Olympic and World Championships medalists and 5 marathon world record breakers, remember running the Fukuoka International Marathon ahead of its final running on Dec. 5. Premiering Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 at 19:00 Japan time, 21:00 in Sydney, 13:00 in Nairobi, 11:00 in Berlin, 10:00 in London, 5:00 a.m. in NYC and 2:00 a.m. in L.A. 

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Andrew Armiger said…
Hey, nice work! Really looking forward to the full film. Have you thought about retrospectives for Beppu Oita and Lake Biwa? Osaka Women's marathon?
November 29, 2021 at 3:15 AM
Brett Larner said…
Thanks, it has taken a a lot of time and money. No, I haven't thought about doing it again.
November 29, 2021 at 5:52 AM
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