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Film Synopsis: On November 3rd 2007, the best marathon field in the history of American distance running will take to the line in New York City to compete for one of the three coveted spots on the US Olympic Team. Millions of fans will tune in and tens of thousands will line Central Park to watch the epic battle. What people won’t see, is the endless miles, days, weeks, months and years of training that each and every athlete logged to get to this point. Moreover, these athletes all compete in another race; life. Born to Run goes beyond the training and races, and examines our country’s top runners as people. Who are these Olympians and why are they the best? How did they get there? Another focal point of the film will be the story of these runner’s identity. Over half of the top competitors are naturalized citizens. Who is an American and what does it mean to be an American Olympian? On the brink of the greatest era in American distance running history, a handful of athletes will challenge the world, each other and themselves.