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A glimpse of the movie ‘Boston 1947’

TOKYOAug. 29 (News On Japan) – In 1936, during the Berlin Olympics, Japan set a new world record in the marathon by winning both a gold and a bronze medal, sparking national euphoria. However, these two medals carried a hidden story.

The Japanese representatives, Sohn Kee-chung and Nam Sung-yong, stood on the podium under the names of Son Kitei and Nan Shoryu. Despite the end of World War II and the liberation of their homeland from Japan, official records still list these medals under the name of Japan. In 1947, at the Boston Marathon, the two athletes worked together to guide a talented young marathon runner to the prestigious race, with the aim of reclaiming their country’s rightful place in history.

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