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1984 - Joan Benoit

Women's Marathon, Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games

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Joan Benoit, marathoner, runs in the first women's marathon race to be part of the modern Olympics. She won the gold medal in 2 hours 24 minutes 52 seconds.
1984 - Joan Benoit

1984 - Joan Benoit

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