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“When I first started running, I was so embarrassed I'd walk when cars passed me. I'd pretend I was looking at the flowers!”

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Joan Benoit

Joan Benoit, born on May 16, 1957, is a renowned Olympic long-distance runner from the United States. She won the gold medal in the women's marathon at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, becoming the first Olympic champion in the event. Benoit's achievement is not only about her victory but also about her contribution to women's long-distance running, inspiring countless women to take up the sport. more

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