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Who ran the 'Marathon of Hope' in 1980?

  1. Terry Fox

  2. Sir Sandford Fleming

  3. James Naismith

  4. Reginald Fessenden

The correct answer is: Terry Fox

Terry Fox is the correct answer as he is the only one out of the four listed options who is known for running the 'Marathon of Hope'. Sir Sandford Fleming is known for being a civil engineer and for proposing the idea of standard time zones. James Naismith is known for inventing the game of basketball. Reginald Fessenden is known for developing key communication technologies such as the radio. None of these individuals have any notable connection to the 'Marathon of Hope'.