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Frank Shorter was the last American to win a gold medal in the marathon in 1972 Joan Benoit won gold in the women's marathon at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles.
"Nike!" The runner announced "Victory!" over the Persians at the battle of Marathon .
Frank Shorter has: Played himself in "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" in 1962. Played Fred Long in "Without Limits" in 1998. Played Union Marine in "The Hunley" in 1999. Played Frank Shorter in "Spirit of the Marathon" in 2007. Performed in "Athlete" in 2010.
The cast of Spirit of the Marathon - 2007 includes: Dick Beardsley as Dick Beardsley Leah Caille as Leah Caille Deena Kastor as Deena Kastor Daniel Njenga as Daniel Njenga Paula Radcliffe as Paula Radcliffe Frank Shorter as Frank Shorter Kathrine Switzer as herself
Who was the first women olypic marathon runner
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Asthma prevents proper breathing and marathon runner would be affected by the lack of oxygen to their muscles, which may make them fatigue faster.
Frank Shorter is still alive. As of September 2021, there have been no reports indicating his passing.