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Born to Run

Australians love an underdog and in May 1983, the entire nation cheered on an unlikely sporting hero – 61-year-old potato farmer Cliff Young. When Cliff won the inaugural Sydney to Melbourne ultramarathon, he shuffled his way into the Australian folklore. Songs were written about him; a movie was made. More than 40 years on from his astonishing run, friends and fellow runners look back at a simple man who showed you’re never too old to fulfil a dream.

English
  • Originally Aired March 24, 2025
  • Network ABC (AU)
  • Created February 22, 2025 by
    reesy
  • Modified March 23, 2025 by
    dtrifilodon