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    Iowa superintendent and former Olympian bested in footrace by 5th grader

    Ian Roberts has competed in some of the most high-profile races in the world. But his biggest competition to date was a determined 5th grader in jean shorts and Nike tennis shoes.
    by Alana Wise May 18, 2024 2 minutes
    Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts races students on an Iowa track.

    It seemed like it should be an easy win for Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts to dust off his racing shoes and compete against a team of elementary schoolers.

    The 47-year-old Guyanese runner's skills had taken him around the globe, after all, even competing in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney.

    "I showed up to the school,

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