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Abebe Bikila was exceptionally talented at the marathon, winning two gold medals, setting world records, in the process heralding a new era in marathon running, one in which speed was the key to victory, rather than raw strength and endurance.

AP - Sixth-seeded Dinara Safina of Russia fought off three match points and defeated Mara Santangelo of Italy 6-1, 5-7, 7-6 (9) in the opening round of the Porsche Grand Prix on Tuesday.