Tegla Loroupe
Chronology
1973 | Born in rural Kenya |
1980 | Gets her first pair of running shoes |
1993 | Finishes 4th in first major 10K run |
1994 | Wins first major marathon in New York City |
1995 | Wins 2nd New York City Marathon days after death of sister Albina |
1995 | Wins bronze medal for 10K at World Track and Field Championships |
1998 | Sets world record for women's marathon at Rotterdam |
1999 | Sets new world record for women's marathon at Berlin Marathon |
2000 | Qualifies to compete in Olympics in 10K and marathon |
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