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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Zack Beavin races at the Boston Marathon near the halfway point of the race in Boston, Mass. on April 16, 2018. Beavin went on to finish in 24th place, the best finish ever by a runner from Kentucky. Photo submitted by Zack Beavin.

Top 25 at Boston Marathon leaves former UK runner both satisfied and unsatisfied

April 21, 2018

Never has a runner from Kentucky finished inside the top 25 of the Boston Marathon, but that changed at last Monday’s 122nd edition of the historic and prestigious race.Former UK distance runner Zack...

UK alumnus Jason Darnall, center, with his wife, Jenny, left, and nephew Maxx, right, at a UK basketball game. Darnall has completed marathons on all continents. 

Around the world in 26.2 miles: UK alumnus races on 7 continents

Megan Brown March 5, 2018

Running a single marathon is a huge accomplishment for any person, but UK alumnus Jason Darnall has crossed a finish line on all seven continents-- a feat few have done.Darnall has only been running for...

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