Kara Goucher
American long-distance runner and Olympian
Competed in long-distance running events, including the marathon. Finished third at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics in Osaka, Japan. Represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, running the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters. Achieved a personal best in the marathon with a time of 2:25:53 at the 2011 Boston Marathon, where she finished in second place. Goucher's accomplishments contribute to her status as one of the leading figures in American athletics.
Bronze medalist at the 2007 World Championships
2nd place finisher at the 2011 Boston Marathon
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