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Marathon runner who won a gold medal in the inaugural women's marathon event at the 1984 Olympics.She held the world record for the women's marathon for two years, from April 18, 1983, until April 21, 1985.She joined Lance Armstrong as a motivational and congratulatory voice on the Nike + iPod system.
BEFORE FAMEShe began running long-distance as means to rehab a broken leg, and went on to race at Bowdoin College and North Carolina State.
PERSONAL LIFEShe raised two children with her husband Scott Samuelson.
The meaning of the name Benoit: Blessed FUN FACTSRunner Joan Benoit were born on Thursday, birthstone is Emerald, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of Rooster, it is 133 days until Joan Benoit next birthday.
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