Laurie Binder
Laurie Binder (born August 10, 1947) is an American long-distance runner. She was a four-time winner of the San Francisco Bay to Breakers race, tied with Maryetta Boitano for the most victories, setting the first course record when the race was shortened to 12 km at 41.24.7.[1]
Laurie Binder | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 10, 1947 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
Biography
She won the 1981 San Francisco Marathon, the year the race served as the national championship, making her the United States National Champion in the Marathon.[2] Later in her 40s she was voted the "Masters Age Division Athlete of the Year" four consecutive times between 1988 and 1991[3] In 2014, she was elected into the USATF Masters Hall of Fame.[4]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | |||||
| 1981 | San Francisco Marathon | San Francisco, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:40:32 |
| 1982 | Houston Marathon | Houston, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:40:56 |
References
- https://www.arrs.run/HP_BtB12.htm Bay to Breakers winners
- http://www.legacy.usatf.org/statistics/champions/USAMarathon/women.asp USATF Women National Marathon Champions
- http://www.legacy.usatf.org/statistics/awards/LDR/AgeDivisionRunnersOfTheYear.asp USATF LDR Athlete of the Year
- http://www.legacy.usatf.org/HallOfFame/Masters/
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joann Dahlkoetter |
San Francisco Marathon - Women's Winner 1981 |
Succeeded by Nancy Ditz |
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