By Scoop MalinowskiStatus: Two-time New York City Marathon winner. Two-time world record holder. Sunday will be her seventh NYC Marathon.DOB: May 9, 1973 In KenyaChildhood Heroes: “It was Kip Keino from Kenya. Then later on Ingrid Kristiansen from Norway.”Hobbies/Interests: “Oh, I read a lot. Then I like to play with …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Winner of three New York City Marathons. DOB: August 7, 1958 In: Cuba First running memory: “I would say winning junior high school ‘field day’ 600 meters. First big race I ever won [smiles].” Running inspirations: “One was Steve Prefontaine…Dave Bedford from England…And Ron Clarke from Australia.” Hobbies/leisure activities: “Besides coaching and …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Won Olympic gold medals in 1996 and 2000 in the 10,000 meters. Won Berlin Marathon in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. DOB: April 18, 1973 In: Asella, Arsi Province, Ethiopia First Running Memory: “My first memory for racing was in 1981. First one – when I landed in …
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