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1st century Hispanic-born Roman educator and rhetorician
Grete Waitz
Norwegian marathon runner and former world record holder (1953-2011)
Grete Waitzwas a Norwegian marathon runner and former world record holder. In 1979, at the New York City Marathon, she became the first woman in history to run the marathon in under two and a half hours.
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Grete Waitzwas a Norwegian marathon runner and former world record holder. In 1979, at the New York City Marathon, she became the first woman in history to run the marathon in under two and a half hours. Waitz won nine New York City Marathons, women’s division, between 1978 and 1988, the highest number of victories in a single big city marathon in history. She won the silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and a gold medal at the 1983 World Championships in Helsinki. She was also a five-time winner of the World Cross Country Championships.
Waitz four times set a world record in the marathon, twice at the 3000 metres, and she set world records at distances of 8 kilometers, 10 kilometers, 15 kilometers and 10 miles. She won 12 World Marathon Majors, the most for any runner, earning her a place in the Guinness World Records. Her other marathon victories included winning the London Marathon in 1983 and 1986 and the Stockholm Marathon in 1988.
12 Quotes by Grete Waitz
- 1.
You go into the disease as one person and come out of it as a different person. It has changed my perspective on everything. Things that used to upset me no longer do.
Grete WaitzNorwegian marathon runner and former world record holder (1953-2011)
- 2.
Every day I spend time on the treadmill. I am walking faster, stronger and harder than I was two months ago.
Grete WaitzNorwegian marathon runner and former world record holder (1953-2011)
- 3.
For a couple of days after chemotherapy, food tastes really bland, even the best foods. I haven’t been sick, but have been a little tired. I haven’t lost any weight.
Grete WaitzNorwegian marathon runner and former world record holder (1953-2011)
- 4.
I am about to get involved with the biggest cancer hospital in Norway. They are building a fitness center to work with patients. I will be a consultant.
Grete WaitzNorwegian marathon runner and former world record holder (1953-2011)
- 5.
The worst injury I ever had was a stress fracture from running.
Grete WaitzNorwegian marathon runner and former world record holder (1953-2011)
- 6.
I am living in Norway, where I am under the care of the best cancer doctor in Norway and I can be closer to my family.
Grete WaitzNorwegian marathon runner and former world record holder (1953-2011)
- 7.
In terms of fitness and battling through cancer, exercise helps you stay strong physically and mentally.
Grete WaitzNorwegian marathon runner and former world record holder (1953-2011)
- 8.
Another inspiration that has helped me get through has been Lance Armstrong’s story. My cancer is not nearly as bad as his, but I believe in staying motivated and keeping as fit as you can.
Grete WaitzNorwegian marathon runner and former world record holder (1953-2011)
- 9.
I tried to keep it secret, but the story got into the newspapers. It was more difficult for my family, who couldn’t understand why the media wouldn’t leave me in peace.
Grete WaitzNorwegian marathon runner and former world record holder (1953-2011)
- 10.
What Fred Lebow went through was an inspiration for me. You have to set goals for yourself.
Grete WaitzNorwegian marathon runner and former world record holder (1953-2011)
- 11.
I am a private person and that has always been my personality.
Grete WaitzNorwegian marathon runner and former world record holder (1953-2011)
- 12.
One day you are happy and laughing and the next you are crying.
Grete WaitzNorwegian marathon runner and former world record holder (1953-2011)