Oh My Aching Feet

1928’s transcontinental foot race:

1. Course: Los Angeles to New York (3,400 miles)

2. Number of contestants: 421

3. Number who dropped out on first day: 222

4. Number who finished race: 55

5. Winning time: 573 hours 4 minutes 34 seconds

6. Injuries: one runner hit-and-run victim

7. Race sponsor: Dr. William Scholl

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Source: World Features Syndicate