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Lead Stories: Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Grete Waitz: Legendary runner and woman of valor

Posted January 21st, 2007 at 5:30 PM by Jenna Sumara

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Columns, SPOTLIGHT

greta-waitz-stamp.jpgIn the world of competitive running, a bulk of the media’s attention and fanfare is placed on men. This is really unfortunate as there has been, and continues to be, truly spectacular female athletes. Legendary runner Grete Waitz is a perfect example.

From track and field to marathons, she has done it all, and done it well. Perhaps her most well known success comes from being a nine time winner of the New York City Marathon. She is the only runner, female or male, to come anywhere near that record streak of domination.
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