Ingrid Kristiansen

Norwegian long-distance runner, marathon champion

Ingrid Kristiansen - Norwegian long-distance runner, marathon champion
Born

March 21st, 1956
69 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Norway

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A prominent long-distance runner, achieved significant success in the 1980s, dominating the marathon circuit. Set multiple world records in various distances, including a groundbreaking marathon time of 2:27:33 in 1983 at the London Marathon. Competed in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, finishing fourth in the marathon. Won the World Cross Country Championships three times and secured the victory in the New York City Marathon in 1989, solidifying a legacy in distance running.

Set world records in the marathon and 5000 meters

Won the New York City Marathon in 1989

Claimed three World Cross Country titles

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