1984 - Joan Benoit

Women's Marathon, Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games

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

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