Person of the Year 2010 Runners-Up: Chilean Miners

Renán Avalos, 30, explosives specialist
Avalos, whose brother is assistant foreman Florencio, lives 12 hours away from the mine, and when working, is only able to visit his wife and son every other week. "I like mining," says Avalos. "I just don't want to go so deep underground again."
From left: Avalos with his family; wearing his miners helmet, signed by all the men

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