Brazilian running champion returns to 2008 Disney Marathon to defend his title

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MARATHON CHAMPION’S TRADITION: Sao Paulo’s Adriano Bastos, four-time Walt Disney World Marathon champion, receives a special green and yellow, Brazilian flag-inspired pre-race hair style Jan. 6, 2007, courtesy of Disney’s “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.” Bastos has become known through the years in the Disney Marathon for his unique and colorful hair styles that pay tribute to Brazil. Bastos, who won the 2007 Disney Marathon, will return to defend his title Jan. 13, 2008 during the 15th anniversary of the event. The Sao Paulo, Brazil resident is the only four-time winner of the Disney Marathon. Bastos won the 2007 Disney Marathon the day after this photo was taken with a time of 2:19:24. A record 40,000+ athletes are registered for the various race events as part of the 2008 Disney Marathon Weekend. (Todd Anderson, photographer)

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