'Barefoot runner' keeps Island Relay streak

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'Barefoot runner' keeps Island Relay streak

By Saipan Tribune


Chang Wan Jang took part in his first Christmas Island Relay more than 30 years ago and was not about to stop come hell or highwater—or in this case COVID-19.

The 70-year-old was one of two official entries who forgot the “relay” part of the race and ran the 13.7 mile-long race solo.

The physical education teacher at Hopwood Middle School ran—again barefoot as his signature—with one of his friends and completed the route from the Pacific Islands Club Saipan in San Antonio to the Last Command Post in Marpi in 2:43:13.

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'Barefoot runner' keeps Island Relay streak - Saipan Tribune
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The 70-year-old was one of two official entries who forgot the “relay” part of the race and ran the 13.7 mile-long race solo.
 
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