Grete Waitz
Chronology
| 1953 | Born in Oslo, Norway |
| 1965 | Joins Vidar Sports Club and participates in track and field |
| 1969 | Wins first national competition |
| 1972 | Competes in Olympic Games |
| 1975 | Marries Jack Waitz |
| 1976 | Competes in Olympic Games |
| 1978 | Wins the first of nine New York City Marathons |
| 1979 | Quits her teaching job to run full-time |
| 1984 | Competes in Olympic Games, wins silver medal in the marathon |
| 1990 | Retires from competition, becomes advocate of women's sports |
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