Laurie Binder

Laurie Binder (born August 10, 1947) is an American long-distance runner. She once held the American national record in the Marathon, 2:35:08 set in 1982.[1] She was a four-time winner of the San Francisco Bay to Breakers race, tied with Maryetta Boitano for the most victories, setting the first course record when the race was shortened to 12 km at 41.24.7.[2]

Biography

She won the 1981 San Francisco Marathon, the year the race served as the national championship, making her the United States National Champion in the Marathon.[3] Later in her 40's she was voted the "Masters Age Division Athlete of the Year" four consecutive times between 1988 and 1991[4] In 2014, she was elected into the USATF Masters Hall of Fame.[5]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing the  United States
1981 San Francisco Marathon San Francisco, United States 1st Marathon 2:40:32
1982 Houston Marathon Houston, United States 1st Marathon 2:40:56

References

  1. ↑ Benyo, Richard; Henderson, Joe (2002-01-01). Running Encyclopedia. Human Kinetics. p. 34. ISBN 9780736037341.
  2. ↑ http://www.arrs.net/HP_BtB12.htm Bay to Breakers winners
  3. ↑ http://www.usatf.org/statistics/champions/USAMarathon/women.asp USATF Women National Marathon Champions
  4. ↑ http://www.usatf.org/statistics/awards/LDR/AgeDivisionRunnersOfTheYear.asp USATF LDR Athlete of the Year
  5. ↑ http://www.usatf.org/HallOfFame/Masters/
Sporting positions
Preceded by
United States Joann Dahlkoetter		 San Francisco Marathon - Women's Winner
1981 		Succeeded by
United States Nancy Ditz


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