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After running 26.2 miles this runner is clearly exhausted. But he knows he made it - he is a "winner"

Runner Dubbed ‘Bullet Man’ Was Shot In The Head 40 Years Ago During Marathon…And Still Finished

By Josh Helmuth

Exhaustion after the race. Photo: bytepark (Getty)

Dennis Rainer has heard all the jokes. Possibly his favorite? “Faster than a speeding bullet! … nope, not quite.”

The long-time runner is aptly nicknamed “Bullet Man.” The reason being 40 years ago, he was shot in the head while running a marathon. On top this, he still made it to the finish line.

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Josh Helmuth
Josh Helmuth

Josh is originally from the small berg of Arthur, Ill, proudly the Amish capital of the state. It also has one hell of a pumpkin patch.

Josh has enjoyed dipping his toes into a variety of careers since graduating from the University of Alabama, the most rewarding thus far having served as a youth director in southern California for four years, and his broadcasting career which has garnered two Emmy awards and three Edward R. Murrow Awards.  

Josh enjoys loud rock music, Tom Hanks movies, dogs that like to cuddle and long runs. He is also always in search for America's greatest cheeseburger. Follow him here if you would like to be friends!

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