On a winning course: Keith Brantly's running career hasn't always been smooth sailing, but these days, he's steadily making headway

Article Abstract:

Runner Keith Brantly has steadily improved his marathon credentials to the point where he has a good chance of making the US Olympic team in 1996. Brantly, who is also a sailing enthusiast, initially ran shorter races, and then began to become serious about marathons in the early 1990s.

Evaluation, Cover Story, Runners (Sports), Olympics, 1996 AD, Brantly, Keith

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Garcia's grit

Article Abstract:

The Mexican track federation forbade Garcia from running in the 1991 New York City Marathon, but then relented. He responded by winning the event. In post-race comments, he pointed out the current domination of Mexican runners.

Mexico, College sports, Garcia, Salvador

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Good as her word

Article Abstract:

Liz McColgan's boastful statements before the 1991 New York City Marathon were not well received by other competitors, but she backed up her words by winning the race. A description and results of the event are included.

Samuelson, Joan Benoit, McColgan, Liz

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