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Award winning: the New York City Marathon honors a great runner with the prestigious Abele Bikila Award

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Rosa Mota won 14 marathons during her illustrious career before she became a member of Portugal's Parliament. She has the distinction of being the only runner to win the World Championship and Olympic marathon in successive years, 1987 and 1988.

Author: Gambaccini, Peter
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1998
Appreciation, Achievements and awards, 1998 AD, New York City Marathon (Running), Mota, Rosa, Bikila, Adebe

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Hitting the high notes: Catherine Malfitano, opera singer

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Malfitano, a renowned soprano, is known for her stamina. She attributes this to running 30 miles per week. The 43-year-old describes the rigors of performing in a long opera and discusses how her athletic pursuits enhance her performances.

Author: Gambaccini, Peter
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1993
Opera singers, Malfitano, Catherine

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Flying feet & fingers

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McGinnis is the guitarist for 'The World's Most Dangerous Band' on the TV show 'Late Night with David Letterman.' He is also a dedicated runner who favors running shoes called 'Sock Racers,' which are made by Nike.

Author: Gambaccini, Peter
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1992
Health aspects, McGinnis, Sid

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Subjects list: Biography, Runners (Sports)
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