South Sudan Refugee Proud Of Taking Part in Olympics

South Sudanese marathon runner, Guor Marial has inspired the nation following his performance at the 2012 London Olympics. Although he came 47th in his marathon, he says taking part is what mattered most.

Guor Marial outside the Olympic Village in London the day after running in the London 2012 marathon

Guor Marial: The 28-year-old athlete fled to the United States during Sudan's two-decade civil war.

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