Award winning: the New York City Marathon honors a great runner with the prestigious Abele Bikila Award
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Rosa Mota won 14 marathons during her illustrious career before she became a member of Portugal's Parliament. She has the distinction of being the only runner to win the World Championship and Olympic marathon in successive years, 1987 and 1988.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1998
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Hitting the high notes: Catherine Malfitano, opera singer
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Malfitano, a renowned soprano, is known for her stamina. She attributes this to running 30 miles per week. The 43-year-old describes the rigors of performing in a long opera and discusses how her athletic pursuits enhance her performances.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1993
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Flying feet & fingers
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McGinnis is the guitarist for 'The World's Most Dangerous Band' on the TV show 'Late Night with David Letterman.' He is also a dedicated runner who favors running shoes called 'Sock Racers,' which are made by Nike.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1992
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