Birthdate: October 1, 1953
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Died: April 19, 2011
Grete Waitz, a renowned Norwegian marathon runner, made history by becoming the first woman to complete a marathon in under two and a half hours. Throughout her career, she set multiple world records in different distances and won nine New York City Marathons along with numerous other prestigious races. Her dominance and consistency in long-distance running were evident through her major victories, Olympic and World Championships medals, and overall impact on the sport. Waitz’s legacy remains prominent in marathon history, leaving an indelible mark on the running world.
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