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While competing in the marathon in Mexico City, Akhwari cramped up due to the high altitude of the city. He had not trained at such an altitude back in his country. At the 19 kilometer point during the 42 km race, there was jockeying for position between some runners and he was hit. He fell
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Akhwari has lived for many years in his village with his wife and children. They are farmers and work very hard in the fields. Once in a while the world beckons him back. He was awarded a
National Hero Medal of Honor in 1983. He lent his name to the John Stephen Akhwari Athletic Foundation, an
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