While women are often overlooked when it comes to running, there have been a few who have made an impact in the sport. Rita Jeptoo won the Boston and Chicago marathons in 2013, and 2014. She was later banned from competing for four years for using EPO. Agnes Jebet Tirop, a teenager, succeeded Chebet in the 2015 IAAF World Cross.
Keira D'Amato
Keira D'Amato is a well-known female runner with an extraordinary story. Keira D'Amato is an athlete who has a busy lifestyle. She works full-time in Real Estate, and also runs. Keira broke Deena's marathon record by 24 seconds in the US last year. Keira D'Amato, just 37, is an already well-known athlete. She started her life as a hobby jogger. Keira D'Amato graduated from American University and went on to become a Realtor. She also had two children, and participated in the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Paula Jane Radcliffe
Paula Jane Radcliff, an internationally renowned female runner has been successful in the long-distance running events. She is a three time champion of the London Marathon, the New York Marathon, and the 2002 Chicago Marathon winner. She has also won many other events.
Helene de Pourtales
Helene de Pourtales is the famed female runner from the 1900 Olympics. She was born in New York. She was the daughter of a wealthy tobacco family. Isaac Barbey her father founded the tobacco empire and Helene's mother is a Lolliard hailing from France. Helene was a natural athlete and soon married Hermann Alexandre de Pourtales. He was a member the old Huguenot clan. They had three children. Helene inherited her love for horses from her mother's side of the family.
Allison Stokke
Allison Stokke was a prominent female runner. She is also a pole vaulter and an athlete. She was born in Newport Beach and is white. After her high school education, she went on to university at the University of California. Stokke won many records in pole vaulting and other sports while at both schools. Stokke encourages others to eat healthy and is a strong advocate of healthy foods.
Tia-Clair Toomey
Tia Claire Toomey, a famous female athlete, is one of the most popular athletes of the past year. She is the face of female fitness and her results speak for itself every time she competes. She won 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games. Toomey was stronger than ever and continued to lead the competition even after a difficult start.
Allison Baver
Allison Baver, a former U.S. Olympian, announced her retirement from competitive running on Monday. She was an Olympian three times. Her first appearance as an alternate in the U.S. women’s 3000m relay team was in Salt Lake City in 2002. In addition, Allison has competed in the 2006 Torino Winter Games and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games, where she finished third in the 3000m relay. Allison sustained a terrible injury in 2009 after she fell with a teammate and fractured her right leg and ankle. This injury happened just one year before Allison was due to compete in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.