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Laurie Binder

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Laurie Binder
BornAugust 10, 1947
NationalityAmerican
OccupationLong-distance runner

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]

Biography

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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

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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

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  1. ^ https://www.arrs.run/HP_BtB12.htm Bay to Breakers winners
  2. ^ http://www.legacy.usatf.org/statistics/champions/USAMarathon/women.asp USATF Women National Marathon Champions
  3. ^ http://www.legacy.usatf.org/statistics/awards/LDR/AgeDivisionRunnersOfTheYear.asp USATF LDR Athlete of the Year
  4. ^ "USATF - Masters Hall of Fame".
Sporting positions
Preceded by
United States Joann Dahlkoetter
San Francisco Marathon - Women's Winner
1981
Succeeded by