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Incredible, but true. On 29 September 1951, the miracle-runner set out to run 20 kilometres in one hour and broke four world records in one breathtaking race. By the end of 1953 he held eight world running records — the only man in history to hold so many records at the same time.

From:Sri Chinmoy,Emil Zatopek: earth's tearing cry and Heaven's beaming smile, Agni Press, 1980
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