The First Gold

The first Womens Olympic Marathon saw a courageous move by young Joan Benoit of the Unites States. A few months removed from surgery she dared the field (and herself) to follow an early blistering pace. 1984 LA Olympics. Epic.

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[Alix8Walrus]

... When the race was over, I found that I was the only female student who had chosen to run the half marathon over the 10K. With only 4 other females (from the community) there and all of the rest men/boys, I am realized how amazing this video is.

[Bennett Running]

Congratulations. That is awesome. I'm glad you liked the video. You are the people I make them for. Keep running!

[Owen Gavan]

I REMEMBER !!! FUCK THATS HOW OLD I AM !!! I REMEMBER WATCHING THIS LIVE IN 1984 AT 14 YEARS OF AGE LA OLYMPICS AND REMEMBER MOSCOW 4 YEARS EARLIER. I GOT SOULD BUT I'M NOT A SOLDIER !!

[Owen Gavan]

i never seen such a cute girl with so much power like nuclear fusion comming out of her everywhere !!!!!!!!!!!! ooh she gives me goose bumps

[William A. Roesler]

I always thought Joanie was going to be the first women to brake 2:20. But she never put down as a priority, she had a child. However she was the first women to win the fist all woman"s marathon and boughy home the gold in Los Angeles in 1984........It will always be you Joanie........

[ScarletElaina]

Frickin' pride of Maine right there!

[krispiko73]

fantastic video and job weldone ty FBP for posting it

[JeffersonDinedAlone]

The last time I really ran was to catch up with the neighborhood ice cream truck one fine summer afternoon when I was 12. How I love leisure.

[Maureen Mullins]

I wrote about this video, and how much it means to me on my blog, alwaysatthestartingline,blogsp­ot.com. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

[Isaac Raya]

I watch this every day and I am inspired. I show all my wrestlers and runners this video to inspire them. Thank you!

[Сергей Неважно]

Классное чувство свободы и желания бегать возникает когда смотришь этот ролик! Музыка и песня тоже нравится. Как ее найти и скачать? Кто нибудь говорит по русски?