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Race to the Finish

Three-time Boston Marathon Wheelchair Winner Louise Sauvage by John Gettings Sauvage and Driscoll's photo finish. (Source/Wide World Photos) Related Links 2002 MarathonThe…

Tatyana McFadden

Tatyana McFadden is the wheelchair racer, skiier and Paralympian who became a global star after winning four major marathons in 2013. Tatyana McFadden was born in Russia with spina bifida and…

Grete Waitz

Grete WaitzBorn: Oct. 1, 1953Died: April 19, 2011Norwegian runner Grete Waitz won the New York City Marathon more than anyone else, coming in first 9 times from 1978-88. She also won silver…

The First Modern Olympics: Athens, 1896

The birth of the modern Olympic Games by John Gettings Marathon runners, Greece 1896 Related Links Olympics Overview 2012 Memorable Olympic Moments Encyclopedia: Ancient Olympics…

Other 1997 Winners

Los AngelesMar. 2MenEl-Maati Chaham, MOR2:14:16 WomenLornah Kiplagat, KEN2:33:50LondonApr. 13MenAntonio Pinto, POR2:07:55 WomenJoyce Chepchumba, KEN2:26:51RotterdamApr. 20MenDomingos Castro,…

Other 1998 Winners

Los AngelesMar. 29MenZebedayo Bayo, TAN2:11:21 WomenLornah Kiplagat, KEN2:34:03LondonApr. 26MenAbel Anton, SPA2:07:56 WomenCatherina McKiernan, IRE2:26:25RotterdamApr. 19MenFabian Roncero,…

Rosie Ruiz

Rosie Ruiz is famous for faking her way to short-lived glory as the winner of the Boston Marathon of 1980. In the 84th Boston Marathon, held on April 21, 1980, amateur runner Rosie Ruiz came from…

Other 2000 Winners

TokyoFeb. 13MenJaphet Kosgei, KEN2:07:15 (No women's division)Los AngelesMar. 5MenBenson Mbithi, KEN2:11:55 WomenJane Salumae, EST2:23:33LondonApr. 16MenAntonio Pinto, POR2:06:36 WomenTegla…