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Also Known As Joan Benoit
Born May 16, 1957 (age 69) • Maine
Awards And Honors Olympic Games • Chicago Marathon (1985) • Chicago Marathon (1985) • Boston Marathon (1983) • Boston Marathon (1983) • Boston Marathon (1979) • Boston Marathon (1979)

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