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Joan Benoit Samuelson
track, writer, sports analyst

Real/Birth Name:
Joan Benoit
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
16 May 1957
Age today:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA

Brief Facts:

Won the Boston marathon twice, and Olympic gold in the first women's Olympic marathon in 1984 at Los Angeles. Married Samuelson. Books Running Tide, Running for Women.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Boys and Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame.
International Women's Sports Hall of Fame 1999.
James E. Sullivan Award 1985.
Jesse Owes Award 1984.
Maine Women's Hall of Fame 2000.
National Distance Running Hall of Fame 1998.
National Track and Field Hall of Fame 2004.
RRCA American Long Distance Running Hall of Fame 1984.
United States Olympic Hall of Fame.
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