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Rodgers, Bill
(Encyclopedia) Rodgers, Bill, 1947–, American distance runner, b. Hartford, Conn. He helped to popularize distance running in the U.S. He won the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon four…marathon race
(Encyclopedia) marathon race, long-distance foot race deriving its name from Marathon, Greece. According to legend, in 490 b.c., Pheidippides, a runner from Marathon, carried news of victory over the…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…Ingrid Kristiansen
Ingrid KristiansenBorn: Mar. 21, 1956Norwegian runner 2-time Boston Marathon winner (1986,89); won New York City Marathon in 1989; former world record holder in the marathon.Lenny…Bill Rodgers
Bill RodgersBorn: Dec. 23, 1947Distance runner won Boston and New York City marathons 4 times each from 1975-80.Knute RockneR - TDennis RodmanFranziska Rochat-Moser 2002 Deaths
Franziska Rochat-MoserAge: 35 Swiss distance runner, who became household name in her home country after winning the 1997 New York City marathon; appeared in two Olympics (1992, 1996);…Lance Armstrong Timeline
Major events in the life of professional cyclist Lance Armstrong. Read a biography of Lance Armstrong. by Erin Teare Martin and Beth Rowen 1971-1993 1995-1998 1999-2003 2004-Present 1971…Trending
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