RIP Greta Waitz Marathon legend dies at age 57

[dal4018]

She died from Cancer she ruled the MARATHON in the 70's http://www.yahoo.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[ASUG8]

Sad - Unfortunately I most remember her for losing her bowels while running the NY Marathon on live TV - spectators were throwing water on her to help her get cleaned up, and she ended up smoking everybody anyway. RIP Greta.

[dal4018]

Sad - Unfortunately I most remember her for losing her bowels while running the NY Marathon on live TV - spectators were throwing water on her to help her get cleaned up, and she ended up smoking everybody anyway. RIP Greta.

Yes I remember that as well RIP to the great one!!!!!!!!!!

[Wedgebuster]

^^^^^^^Interesting, that is how folks in my neck of the woods out run grizzly bears..

[CitadelGrad]

She was an elite middle distance runner before she became an elite marathoner. There are surprisingly few runners who have been able to find success in both worlds.

[93henfan]

Damn. If I knew I was going to die at 57, I wouldn't waste so much time on healthy shit. That's a damn shame.

[citdog]

Damn. If I knew I was going to die at 57, I wouldn't waste so much time on healthy shit. That's a damn shame.

No shit! well there was some shit, as noted above. My old man smoked 3 packs a day and made 58.