Texas Tech grad prepares for one of the largest marathons in the world

Texas Tech graduate, Sophia Martinez will be running in one of the biggest marathons in the world, 'The Sydney Marathon' in Australia on August 30, 2026.
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Julia Roberts, as published by EverythingLubbock Local · · 1 min read

Texas Tech graduate, Sophia Martinez will be running in one of the biggest marathons in the world, 'The Sydney Marathon' in Australia on August 30, 2026.

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