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Story archive for the 2006 Red Cross Murray Marathon
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Super boat charges home faster than lightning31 December 2006 |
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In an electric start to the final day of the Red Cross Murray Marathon, lightning flashed on the western horizon and the east was flooded by a blood-red sunrise, and later this afternoon the four-man ‘super boat’ charged home to victory 50 minutes under the record.
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Red is good sauce of speed in Red Cross Murray Marathon
Firemen in fishnets and paddlers dressed as bottles of tomato sauce took the 'Red Day' theme literally on the penultimate day of the Red Cross Murray Marathon, helping to boost spirits high and mark the fundraising roots of the 404 km annual canoe race.
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Cupcakes and group hugs but no crocs as records fall28 December 2006 |
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Records keep breaking as competitors in the Red Cross Murray Marathon finish day two of the five-day canoe race. Perfect conditions created a dream run for elite athletes and those in it for a laugh alike.
Click the thumbnails on the right to view a larger image. You can save the large image by right clicking and selecting 'save image as'.
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Heat is off as Red Cross Murray Marathon record falls27 December 2006 |
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Thermals were essential attire this morning for more than 700 competitors who converged on the banks of the Murray River at Yarrawonga from 6am for the start of the 404km Red Cross Murray Marathon.
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Summer's here and so is the Marathon
While most people are getting ready to put their feet up and enjoy the summer break, more than 700 paddlers from throughout Australia and the world are ready to take on 404 km of the Murray River, all for a good cause.
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