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  1. Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima (born 4 July 1969) is a Brazilian retired long-distance runner. He was born in Cruzeiro do Oeste, Paraná. While leading the marathon after 35 km (22 mi) at the 2004 Summer Olympics, he was attacked on the course by Irish former priest Cornelius "Neil" Horan.

  2. Dec 16, 2004 · Still, this story is not about them, but about Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima, a 35 year-old man, whose courage shook the world during the recent Athens Olympic Games when he was attacked by a spectator while leading the men's Marathon.

  3. Aug 6, 2016 · Cordeiro de Lima was the leader, on course for victory in the Olympic marathon in Athens in 2004, but he was accosted by Neil Horan, a defrocked priest from Ireland, with 4 four...

  4. Jul 18, 2023 · De Lima's unwavering resolve and grace under pressure captured the hearts of millions worldwide, earning him immense admiration and respect. His story is a testament to the enduring power of...

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  5. On August 29, 2004, Brazilian distance runner Vanderlei de Lima is attacked by a spectator while running the marathon, the final event of the Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. At the time of...

  6. Jan 6, 2024 · In the 2004 Athens Olympics, Brazilian Vanderlei de Lima was leading the Men’s Marathon with six kilometres to go. What happened next shocked sports fans across the world. Show more

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  8. 📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe Vanderlei de Lima shows real perseverance and determination in the Men's Marathon after being attacked by...

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