A giant feat: Marathoner with dwarfism conquers Boston

SALEM, Mass. — Most marathoners take 35,000 steps to reach the finish line. John Young needs 80,000. The high school math teacher from Canada is part of a rare and spirited breed of athlete: those who’ve overcome the daunting challenges of dwarfism to conquer the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometre) distance. Many endure not just the usual rigours […]