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Marathon in
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In 1983, she won several races including the
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488:. Baltimore, Maryland. 1 October 1984. pp. 13C.
362:. Sacramento, California. 31 March 1980. p. D5.
54:in track and cross country. She set records in the
469:"Unkonwn British Runner Wins Grandma's Marathon".
269:Monahan, Bob (2 November 1978). "Harvard Season".
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392:. New York, New York. 13 June 1983. pp. C7.
518:. Alberta, Canada. 1 October 1984. pp. 3C.
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