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Cardinal-elect Vesco is a keen marathon runner. 62 years old, he has traveled an extraordinary path, one that began in Lyon, France, where as a young man he dreamed of becoming a professional athlete. A talented cross-country runner, Vesco’s passion for the sport continued even after he became a lawyer. In 1989, he achieved an impressive personal best in the New York Marathon, clocking in at 2 hours and 52 minutes. In 1995, Vesco joined the Dominican order, and in 2001 he was ordained a priest.