FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1984 Olympic Gold Medalist and 1985 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Champion Joan Benoit Samuelson Withdraws from 40th annual Chicago Marathon
Today the Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced that 1984 Olympic gold
medalist and 1985 Chicago Marathon champion Joan Benoit Samuelson is
putting her record chase on hold. Samuelson announced this summer that she
was targeting the 40th anniversary Bank of America Chicago Marathon to
start the next chapter in her career by becoming the first woman at age 60
run a sub three marathon. Due to training setbacks as a result of an
injury, Samuelson will not be competing in this year's race on October 8.
"Joan is a champion, and while we would love to celebrate a new record and
career milestone with her, we are looking forward to having her here in
Chicago to cheer on more than 40,000 runners," said Carey Pinkowski, Bank
of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director. "We are honored any
time a running icon like Joan comes to Chicago."
"October 8 has been on my calendar for some time, but I need to put my
goals and my story on hold for now," said Samuelson. "Chicago holds a
special place in my career, and while I cannot compete this year, I am
looking forward to cheering on thousands of runners as they chase their
goals and tell their stories on race day."
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