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Man completes half marathon after two heart attacks

Man completes half marathon after two heart attacks
BBC Health Wednesday 26 August 2026, 08:23 UTC 1 min read
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Peter Franklin was fighting for his life in hospital after suffering a heart attack 24 hours after arriving in the Caribbean for his honeymoon

Peter Franklin was fighting for his life in hospital after suffering a heart attack 24 hours after arriving in the Caribbean for his honeymoon
Peter Franklin (PERSON) Caribbean (LOCATION)
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