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In cross-country skiing, endurance specialists aim for glory in events such as the women’s 10 km classic and men’s 15 km freestyle, both of which deliver thrilling head-to-head action that culminates in medal ceremonies at the finish line against the snowy backdrop of Valtellina.
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
For its first decade, the marathon had its finish line at Mayo Clinic.
—Clayton Freeman, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
When the snow from competition settles, the world’s best athletes swap the finish line for the dinner plate.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The school still needs about $2 million to get it across the finish line — including the heavy lifting of bursting the seawall to create the inland lagoon that will host the mangroves.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
For its first decade, the marathon had its finish line at Mayo Clinic.
—Clayton Freeman, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
When the snow from competition settles, the world’s best athletes swap the finish line for the dinner plate.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The school still needs about $2 million to get it across the finish line — including the heavy lifting of bursting the seawall to create the inland lagoon that will host the mangroves.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Finish line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish%20line. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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