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Grete Waitz

(1953–2011) Athletics Competitor

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Grete Waitz was an athletics competitor, best known for Run your first marathon.

Quick Facts About Grete Waitz

Born
October 1, 1953
Died
April 19, 2011
Profession
Athletics Competitor
Notable works
Run your first marathon

About Grete Waitz

Grete Waitz, née Andersen was a Norwegian marathon runner and former world record holder. In 1979, at the New York City Marathon, she became the first woman in history to run the marathon in under two and a half hours. Waitz won nine New York City Marathons, women's division, between 1978 and 1988, the highest number of victories in a single big city marathon in history. She won the silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and a gold medal at the 1983 World Championships in Helsinki. She was also a five-time winner of the World Cross Country Championships.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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