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Meeting a Model Marathoner / Now retired, Grete Waitz continues to inspire others
August 31, 1995 | Dan Giesin
Grete. ... She was just Grete Waitz, runner. ... Grete Waitz off to the hotel for the daily transatlantic pep talk and me off to my memories.
1st woman to enter Boston Marathon runs it again, 50 years later
April 17, 2017 | Victor Mather
Women's marathoning has come a long way, joining the Olympics in 1984 and gaining popularity through runners like Grete Waitz and Tegla Loroupe.
Kevin Harvick wins, makes NASCAR'S final four
November 4, 2018 | Associated Press
Mary Keitany of Kenya became the second woman, after Grete Waitz, to win four times.
Names & Faces: Madison Bumgarner, Spike Lee
October 5, 2015 | Associated Press
He's also only the third person in the race's 45-year history to have it, race officials said, after Czech runner Emil Zatopek in 1979 and Grete Waitz of Norway — winner of a record nine titles, who died in 2011 — in 2003.
The Sporting Green's readers tell us their favorite sports memories
May 23, 2020 | Bruce Jenkins
Norway's Grete Waitz looked like a formidable challenger to the great Joan Benoit, the U.S. champion. ... But she wound up entering the Coliseum to an incredible roar, a minute ahead of Waitz, and triumphantly waved an American flag.
No Armstrong deed will go unpunished
October 24, 2012 | Associated Press
NYRR says cancer foundation Livestrong will still be a part of the marathon "and we will always remember the support and encouragement Lance gave to (nine-time NYC Marathon champ) Grete Waitz through her ...
In Norway, income and wealth are public record
October 23, 2009 | Ian MacDougall
Pioneering women's long-distance runner Grete Waitz, a nine-time New York City Marathon champion, earned $13,500 in Norway, and has $90,000.
Radcliffe breezes to 3rd win
November 3, 2008 | Rachel Cohen
The NYC Marathon was again the site of a stirring comeback for Radcliffe, who's only a third of the way to Grete Waitz's remarkable nine titles won from 1978 through '88.
Norwegian marathon great Grete Waitz dies at 57
FILE -0- In a Nov. 3, 1994 file photo nine-time winner of the New York City Marathon Grete Waitz adjusts her wreath during a 25th anniversary reunion of past winners of the race in New York. Waitz died Tuesday ...
OSLO, Norway Associated Press Grete Waitz, the elite Norwegian runner who won nine New York City Marathons and a silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, died Tuesday after a six-year battle with cancer. ...
Running Column: Time provides a greater appreciation of Grete Waitz' legacy
July 8, 2011 | Jim Gerweck
But almost as important, this year's edition of the 10K race was dedicated to Grete Waitz, the great Norwegian runner who passed away in April after a long battle with cancer. ... It's perhaps ironic that Waitz ...
Grete Waitz, New York Marathon legend, dies at 57
April 18, 2011 | NILS MYKLEBOST
NILS MYKLEBOST OSLO, Norway (AP) -- Grete Waitz had never run a marathon before the New York City race in October 1978. ... (AP Photo/Alex Brandon/file) Obit Waitz Athletics FILE - This Oct. 22, 1978, file photo ...
Radcliffe still has some kick
November 5, 2007 | Jere Longman and Lynn Zinser
Jelena Prokopcuka of Latvia, who was seeking to become the only female runner other than Norway's Grete Waitz to win New York three years in a row, fell off the opening pace early and was third in 2:26:13.
ON CYBERSPORTS -- Bay Area or Bust For New Web Site
September 4, 1997 | GARY SWAN
He applauded articles written by James Raia, including an interview with runner Grete Waitz, a column on runners sharing trails with cyclists and a list of local running clubs (viewers invited to add their own).
It's not all downhill for Bode Miller / American skier is dominating in other Cup disciplines as well
January 9, 2005 | John Crumpacker
Among them are Oksana Baiul, Nadia Comaneci, Grete Waitz, Alexei Yagudin, Felix Sanchez, Anna Kozlova and Ian Thorpe. ...
Party's over for men's Power
May 18, 1998 | Samuel Chi
Before that, only Joan Benoit Samuelson (1985) and Norway's Grete Waitz (1986) accomplished the feat since centipedes entered the competition in 1978.
The 16th win was real sweet
May 20, 1996 | Bruce Adams
They have been beaten by a woman three times - Joan Benoit Samuelson in 1985, Grete Waitz of Norway in '86 and Lisa Ondieki of Australia in '92.
MAIN EVENTS -- Avalanche Hazard Still Remains High
A running clinic conducted by Grete Waitz for first-time entrants in the Chemical Bank Corporate Challenge will be Saturday at San Francisco's Maritime Museum from 9-11 a.m. 415-586-8508.
Kenyan runs away from field in breaking women's course mark
May 22, 1995 | Mark Soltau
Only three times - Joan Benoit Samuelson in 1985, Grete Waitz in 1986 and Lisa Ondieki in 1992 - has the women's champ beaten the top centipede.
A race with personality plus
May 22, 2000 | DWIGHT CHAPIN
Grete Waitz of Norway won in 1986, followed by Rosa Mota of Portugal, Lisa Martin of Australia, Ingrid Kristiansen of Norway and Jill Hunter of Great Britain.
84 YEARS YOUNG
May 14, 1995 | Examiner staff writer John Crumpacker covers track and field as well as the 49ers for the Sports section.
Grete Waitz of Norway ...