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Grete Waitz, a Norwegian long-distance runner and nine-time New York City Marathon champion, captivated the world with her extraordinary athleticism and grace. Her record-breaking performances and trailblazing achievements inspired countless individuals to pursue their athletic dreams and pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible in women's distance running.

"What Fred Lebow went through was an inspiration for me. You have to set goals for yourself."



"You go into the disease as one person and come out of it as a different person. It has changed my perspective on everything. Things that used to upset me no longer do."



"I tried to keep it secret, but the story got into the newspapers. It was more difficult for my family, who couldn't understand why the media wouldn't leave me in peace."



"Another inspiration that has helped me get through has been Lance Armstrong's story. My cancer is not nearly as bad as his, but I believe in staying motivated and keeping as fit as you can."


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