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Janis Klecker
Janis Kristin Klecker (née Horns) (born July 18, 1960 in Bloomington, Minnesota) is a former United States, American long-distance track event, long-distance runner who is a two-time United States national champion in the marathon. Biography Klecker was in the Alpha Phi sorority at the University of Minnesota. Her husband, Barney Klecker is a two-time champion of the Twin Cities Marathon, City of Lakes/Twin Cities Marathon. Janis is the mother of six children, including Joe Klecker, who is a professional runner As of 2009, Klecker is a dentist in Minnesota Racing career Klecker won the 1992 United States Olympic Trials (track and field), 1992 US Olympic Trials marathon in Houston and went on to compete in the marathon at the Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics - Women's marathon, 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, an event in which she placed 21st. Klecker has won the Twin Cities Marathon, City of Lakes Marathon/Twin Cities Marathon three times (1980, 1991, 1992), the San ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, on the north bank of the Minnesota River, above its confluence with the Mississippi River, south of downtown Minneapolis. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 89,987, making it Minnesota's fourth-largest city. Bloomington was established as a post–World War II housing boom suburb connected to Minneapolis's urban street grid, and is serviced by two major freeways: Interstate 35W and Interstate 494. Large-scale commercial development is concentrated along the I-494 corridor. Besides an extensive city park system, with over of parkland per capita, Bloomington is also home to Hyland Lake Park Reserve in the west and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in the southeast. Bloomington has more jobs per capita than either Minneapolis or Saint Paul, due in part to the United States' largest enclosed shopping center, the Mall of America. The headquarters of Ceridian, Donaldson Company, HealthPartners, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California International Marathon
The California International Marathon (CIM) is an annual road marathon () held in Northern California since 1983. The net downhill course starts at Folsom Dam and ends at the State Capitol in Sacramento. The race is organized by the Sacramento Running Association. History In 1983, marathoner John Mansoor and entrepreneur Sally Edwards organized the first CIM, anticipating an opportunity to also be an Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier. CIM served as the United States National Marathon Championship for men in 1984 and for women in 1984, 1985, 1989, and 1993. It again served as the USA Marathon Championship in 2017 and 2018. In 1988, Sacramento artist Phil Dynan became the first official race artist appointed by the CIM Board of Directors. Dynan's art was used for five years. His initial design showed a pack of runners with the Sierra foothills behind them. On December 2, 1990, Waheed Karim set an Afghan national record with his 22nd place finish by covering the marathon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 In The Sport Of Athletics
This article contains an overview of the year 1988 in athletics. International events * African Championships * Balkan Games * European Indoor Championships * Olympic Games * World Cross Country Championships * World Junior Championships World records Men *Carl Lewis finished behind Ben Johnson (9.79) who was disqualified for a failed drugs test *4 × 400 team equalled the record by the United States on October 20, 1968, by Vincent Matthews, Ron Freeman, Larry James and Lee Evans. Women *Many observers believe Griffith-Joyner's time of 10.49 should not have been accepted as a record due to excessive following wind *Christyakova equalled the previous record of 7.45m with a prior jump Men's Best Year Performers 100 metres :''Main race this year: Men's Olympic 100 metres'' 200 metres :''Main race this year: Men's Olympic 200 metres'' 400 metres :''Main race this year: Men's Olympic 400 metres'' 800 metres :''Main race this year: Men's Olympic 800 metres'' 1,5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nan Doak-Davis
Nanette ("Nan") Doak-Davis (born March 7, 1962) is a former American long-distance runner who is a United States national champion in the marathon. Doak-Davis attended University of Iowa where she was a six-time All-American in track and field Track and field is a sport that includes athletic contests based on running, jumping, and throwing skills. The name is derived from where the sport takes place, a running track and a grass field for the throwing and some of the jumping eve ... and cross country. She won the 1989 California International Marathon in a time of 2:33:11. Doak-Davis married Olympian Barry Davis in 1986.http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20070731/SPORTS0205/707310408/Nan-Doak-Davis-and-Barry-Davis--Univ.-of-Iowa--2005 Achievements References External linksProfile at www.hawkeyesports.com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patti Gray
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1983 In The Sport Of Athletics
This article contains an overview of the year 1983 in athletics. International Events * Asian Championships * Balkan Games * Central American and Caribbean Championships * European Indoor Championships * Mediterranean Games * Pan American Games * South American Championships * World Championships * World Cross Country Championships * World Student Games World records Men Women Men's Best Year Performers 100 metres :''Main race this year: World Championships 100 metres'' 200 metres :''Main race this year: World Championships 200 metres'' 400 metres :''Main race this year: World Championships 400 metres'' 800 metres :''Main race this year: World Championships 800 metres'' 1,500 metres :''Main race this year: World Championships 1,500 metres'' Mile 3,000 metres 5,000 metres :''Main race this year: World Championships 5,000 metres'' 10,000 metres :''Main race this year: World Championships 10,000 metres'' Half Marathon Marathon :''Main race this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katy Schilly
Catherine ("Katy") Schilly-Laetsch (October 19, 1956) is a former American long-distance runner who is a United States national champion in the marathon. Schilly attended Iowa State University where she was an All-American in track and field and cross country. At the 1984 California International Marathon The California International Marathon (CIM) is an annual road marathon () held in Northern California since 1983. The net downhill course starts at Folsom Dam and ends at the State Capitol in Sacramento. The race is organized by the Sacrament ..., she set a course record with a time of 2:32:40. Schilly also won the 1984 San Francisco Marathon (2:35:56). Achievements *All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise References External linksProfile at USATF Niagara Association Hall of Fame 1956 births Living people American female long-distance runners Iowa State University alumni American female marathon runners 21st-century American women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houston Marathon
The Houston Marathon is an annual marathon usually held every January in Houston, Texas, United States, since 1972. With thousands of runners and spectators, it is the largest single day sporting event in the city. It is run concurrently with a half marathon and a 5 km race. The 2007 race included the first-ever satellite running of the event, run simultaneously in Fallujah, Iraq. The races bring crowds of nearly one half million to view the runners. History The first marathon, run on December 30, 1972, featured 113 runners and a crowd of approximately 200 people. The course was a loop of , and runners were served beef stew after the race. The 1979 edition of the competition hosted the national marathon championship race for men and women. Houston was selected for the women's Olympic Trials in 1992 and held the USATF women's marathon championship in 1998. The half marathon course hosted the USATF Men's Half Marathon Championship from 2005 to 2008, and also hosted t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minneapolis – Saint Paul
Minneapolis () is the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County. The city is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls. Minneapolis has its origins in timber and as the flour milling capital of the world. It occupies both banks of the Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Prior to European settlement, the site of Minneapolis was inhabited by Dakota people. The settlement was founded along Saint Anthony Falls on a section of land north of Fort Snelling; its growth is attributed to its proximity to the fort and the falls providing power for industrial activity. , the city has an estimated 425,336 inhabitants. It is the most populous city in the state and the 46th-most-populous city in the United States. Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities. Minneapolis has one of the most extensive public park s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Francisco, California
San Francisco (; Spanish for " Saint Francis"), officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Northern California. The city proper is the fourth most populous in California and 17th most populous in the United States, with 815,201 residents as of 2021. It covers a land area of , at the end of the San Francisco Peninsula, making it the second most densely populated large U.S. city after New York City, and the fifth most densely populated U.S. county, behind only four of the five New York City boroughs. Among the 91 U.S. cities proper with over 250,000 residents, San Francisco was ranked first by per capita income (at $160,749) and sixth by aggregate income as of 2021. Colloquial nicknames for San Francisco include ''SF'', ''San Fran'', ''The '', ''Frisco'', and ''Baghdad by the Bay''. San Francisco and the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area are a global center of economic activity and the arts and sciences, spurred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duluth, Minnesota
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Grandma's Marathon
Grandma's Marathon is an annual road race held each June in Duluth, Minnesota, in the United States. The course runs point-to-point from the city of Two Harbors on Scenic Route 61 and continues along Lake Superior into the city of Duluth. The finish is located in Canal Park, near Grandma's Restaurant, which is next to the highly visible Aerial Lift Bridge. Race history Grandma's was first run in 1977 with only 150 participants; the first race was won by Minnesotan and 1976 Olympic 10000m runner Garry Bjorklund. The newly opened Grandma's Restaurant was the only local business that would sponsor the then-fledgling event, for the fee of $600. Race organizers then named the new race after the restaurant. Grandma's Marathon is now run by almost 10,000 runners every year, has nearly a $2 million operating budget and is credited with bringing tens of millions of tourist dollars into the city of Duluth. The men's record time for Grandma's is 2:09:06, set in 2014 by Dominic Ond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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