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Contributors in Track and field
Track and field
Joan Samuelson
Sports; Track and field
1984 Olympic Gold Medalist in the marathon; American marathon record holder
Frank Shorter
Sports; Track and field
1972 Olympic Gold Medalist in the marathon; his victory spurred the running boom of the 1970's
Supplex®
Sports; Track and field
A high-performance nylon fabric common in performance athletic wear and notable for its sturdy, cotton-like feel, moisture wicking abilities and quick dry time; brand name of DuPont®
Todd Williams
Sports; Track and field
Currently one of the top US distance runners; American record holder at 15K; 2-time Olympian
Bill Rodgers
Sports; Track and field
Boston Billy; has won the prestigious Boston and New York City marathons each 4 times
