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Forster's Dakota Manton to Run TCS New York City Marathon

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Dakota Manton, a Worimi man and member of the Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) squad, will represent his community at the iconic TCS New York City Marathon. After five months of training, Manton will tackle the 42.195-kilometre distance in November, demonstrating determination, resilience, and heart. Manton's achievement is a testament to his commitment to the IMP's education and leadership component, which equips squad members with the skills and confidence to inspire and create lasting change in their communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dakota Manton, a Worimi man, will represent his community at the TCS New York City Marathon, a grueling 42.195-kilometer event.
  • Manton has been training for five months and has successfully completed a 30-kilometer test run in Alice Springs.
  • Manton's participation in the marathon is a testament to his dedication to the IMP's education and leadership component, which equips squad members with skills and confidence to create lasting change in their communities.
  • The IMP has selected 2024 squad members who have shown unwavering commitment to their training throughout the year.
  • Since its inception in 2010, the IMP has focused on personal growth, leadership, and community impact, with 143 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people graduating through the program.
  • Manton will be part of the 50,000 runners from around the world participating in the marathon on November 3.
  • The IMP is celebrating its 15th anniversary and looks forward to watching Manton take on the challenge of a lifetime.

Statistics:

  • 42.195 kilometers: the distance of the TCS New York City Marathon.
  • 5 months: the duration of Manton's training before the marathon.
  • 30 kilometers: the distance of the successful test run completed by Manton in Alice Springs.
  • 143: the total number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have graduated through the IMP.
  • 15 years: the number of years the IMP has been operating since its inception in 2010.
  • 50,000: the number of runners from around the world participating in the marathon on November 3.
  • November 3: the date of the TCS New York City Marathon.

Sources:

  • Forster's Dakota Manton to run TCS New York City Marathon.
  • Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) website and programs.

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