“To suddenly be a hero on a world basis was hard for me to understand. God gave me a gift. I got the chance to use it. I didn't think I deserved what people were saying. My talent is just more visible than theirs.”
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Grete Waitz
Grete Waitz was a Norwegian Olympic long-distance runner, renowned for her exceptional achievements in the marathon. She dominated the sport in the 1980s and 1990s, winning multiple international titles, and claimed the gold medal in the women's marathon at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Waitz is respected for her unwavering spirit and contributions to the sport of long-distance running. more
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