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Grete Waitz
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Birthday October 1, 1953 (age 58)
Birthplace Norway
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Biographical Information(1953-10-01)1 October 1953
Oslo [2], Norway
Died19 April 2011(2011-04-19) (aged 57)
Oslo, Norway
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight120 lb (54 kg)
CountryNorway [3]
SportSport of athletics [4]
Event(s)Marathon [5]
Medal record
Olympic Games [6]
Silver medal – second place 1984 Los Angeles [7] Marathon [8]
World Championships [9]
Gold medal – first place 1983 Helsinki [10] Marathon [11]
World Cross Country Championships [12]
Gold medal – first place 1978 Glasgow [13] women's race
Gold medal – first place 1979 Limerick [14] women's race
Gold medal – first place 1980 Paris [15] women's race
Gold medal – first place 1981 Madrid [16] women's race
Gold medal – first place 1983 Gateshead [17] women's race
Bronze medal – third place 1982 Rome [18] women's race
Bronze medal – third place 1984 East Rutherford [19] women's race
European Championships [20]
Bronze medal – third place 1974 Rome [21] 1500 m [22]
Bronze medal – third place 1978 Prague [23] 3000 m [24]
IAAF World Cup [25]
Gold medal – first place 1977 Düsseldorf [26] 3000 m
Silver medal – second place 1979 Montreal [27] 3000 m
Marathons [28]
Gold medal – first place 1978 New York City [29] Marathon
Gold medal – first place 1979 New York City [30] Marathon
Gold medal – first place 1980 New York City [31] Marathon
Gold medal – first place 1982 New York City [32] Marathon
Gold medal – first place 1983 New York City [33] Marathon
Gold medal – first place 1983 London [34] Marathon
Gold medal – first place 1984 New York City [35] Marathon
Gold medal – first place 1985 New York City [36] Marathon
Gold medal – first place 1986 New York City [37] Marathon
Gold medal – first place 1986 London [38] Marathon
Gold medal – first place 1988 New York City [39] Marathon
Gold medal – first place 1988 Stockholm [40] Marathon
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Grete Waitz's About

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Grete Waitz was born on October 1, 1953 (age 57) in Norway. She is a Celebrity Runner. Norwegian legend of marathon running who, in 1979, became the first woman to run a marathon in less than two and a half hours. She earned a gold medal at the 1983 IAAF World Championships in Athletics and won 9 New York City Marathons, the most of any runner ever. According to numerology, Grete Waitz's Life Path Number is 2.
She died on April 19, 2011, Oslo, Norway. The parents of Grete Waitz are Reidun Lund, John Henry Andersen. Her spouse is Jack Waitz (m. 1975–2011). Her height is 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m). More information on Grete Waitz can be found here. This article will clarify Grete Waitz's Death, New York Marathon, Adidas, Pronunciation, Training, Runner, Fred Lebow, Quotes, Sandaler, and other information.

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Family, Spouse, Dating, and Relationships of Grete Waitz

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She was survived by her husband Jack. She had brothers named Jan and Arild.

Grete Waitz on Social Media

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Grete Waitz Before Fame

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Grete Waitz, born 10-1-1953, preceding her celebrity status in Runner, she won Norwegian national titles in the 400 and 800 meters as a teenager. She set the European junior record in the 1,500 meters at age 17.

Success of Grete Waitz

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Being a celebrated name in Runner, she was honored with her own set of stamps in her home country. There are statues of her in the Norway pavilion in EPCOT at the Walt Disney World Resort as well as Bislett Stadium in Oslo.

Associated with

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She and England's Paula Radcliffe (Runner) are both winners of the New York City Marathon. John Walker, Steve Prefontaine, and Steve Ovett were also Her acquaintances.

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The Numerology of Grete Waitz

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Grete Waitz's Life Path Number is 2 as per numerology, it means she is motivated by community, harmony, and relationships. Life path 2s are peacekeepers who aim to achieve balance, specifically when it comes to their relationships. They're sensitive empaths, so they can pick up the emotions of others, and they're generally reserved and kindhearted.

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Grete Waitz's personal year in numerology

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In 2024, Grete Waitz’s personal year number is 1. The personal year number 1 is considered as a number representing a very strong personal growth. This year is certainly a year of positive changes for Grete Waitz in Her career.

Grete Waitz Net Worth

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Grete Waitz Height Weight

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At the age of 58, Grete Waitz height is 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m).

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Facts About Grete Waitz

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● Grete Waitz was born on October 1, 1953 (age 57) in Norway
● She is a Celebrity Runner
● She died on April 19, 2011, Oslo, Norway
● The parents of Grete Waitz are Reidun Lund, John Henry Andersen
● Her spouse is Jack Waitz (m. 1975–2011)
● Her height is 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
● Her real name is Grete Waitz



References

  1. https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Grete_Waitz

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