Harriette Thompson Explained

Harriette Thompson (27 March 1923 – 16 October 2017) was an American classical pianist who later held the record for the oldest woman to run a marathon, at age 92, and also the oldest woman to complete a half-marathon, at 94.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harriette Thompson becomes eldest marathon runner, aged 92. 1 June 2015. 26 October 2017. Bbc.co.uk.
  2. Web site: At 94, Harriette Thompson becomes the oldest woman to run a half-marathon. Cindy. Boren. 4 June 2017. 26 October 2017. Washingtonpost.com.
  3. Web site: Harriette Thompson, 92, becomes oldest woman to complete a marathon. Associated Press. 1 June 2015. 26 October 2017. Theguardian.com.
  4. Web site: Harriette Thompson, Marathon Runner Into Her 90s, Dies at 94. Richard. Sandomir. 19 October 2017. 26 October 2017. The New York Times.
  5. Web site: Harriette Thompson, Oldest Woman to Finish a Marathon, Dies at 94. 16 October 2017. Runnersworld.com. 26 October 2017.

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