Joy Johnson (runner)
Joy Johnson (1926 – 2013) was an American marathon runner.
Johnson ran 25 times in the New York City Marathon.[1] She holds the record as the oldest female finisher in the event.[2]
She did not begin running until age 59 and was a high school teacher.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ J. Gordon Julien (2013-11-05). "Famed runner Joy Johnson, 86, dies one day after NYC Marathon". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
- ^ "New York City Marathon's Oldest Female Finisher Dies | Runner's World". Runnersworld.com. 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
- ^ Lisa Fernandez (2013-11-05). "Joy Johnson, Oldest New York City Marathon "Streaker," Dies at 86". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
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