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World Service,1 min

Is this the weirdest race in sport?

Not by the Playbook

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During the fourth inning at a Washington Nationals home baseball game, mascots of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt race to see who is the quickest. The race has become a fan favourite, with people keeping tallies throughout the season. But don't expect the Nationals to introduce a new President according to the team's director of entertainment, Tom Davis. (Image: Washington Nationals mascot race, Credit: Getty Images)

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