He broke through the pain barrier at 25 kilometres and went on to win his first marathon.

他克服了25公里时的痛苦极限，进而赢得了他的第一个马拉松冠军。

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While Joe Ledley is playing through the pain barrier as he needs hip surgery.

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He did defy the pain barrier to play in the Bulls' narrow 26-22 Challenge Cup defeat to eventual winners Warrington on 30 May.

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"It has been well documented that we have had a number of players carrying injuries and who have been playing through the pain barrier, " said Harbinson.

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