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Joan Benoit Samuelson
Person · Marathon runner, Long-distance runner

Joan Benoit Samuelson

American distance runner

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Born
16 May 1957, Cape Elizabeth
Citizenship
United States

Joan Benoit Samuelson is an American distance runner. Born 1957 in Cape Elizabeth.

Educationsilver

  • Bowdoin College
  • North Carolina State University
  • Cape Elizabeth High School

Awards and worksilver

  • Maine Women's Hall of Fame2000
  • Honda Sports Award for Cross Country1980

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Who is Joan Benoit Samuelson?
Joan Benoit Samuelson is an American distance runner. Born 1957 in Cape Elizabeth.
What is the Galactica ID of Joan Benoit Samuelson?
DGP-2VAEAXF1SGSK is the permanent Data Galactica ID for this record of Joan Benoit Samuelson. The Wikidata id Q241737 resolves to it.