Heritage, Doris Brown (1942–)
Heritage, Doris Brown (1942–)
American runner. Name variations: Doris Brown. Born Sept 17, 1942 in Tacoma, Washington.
Was a 5-time World Cross Country champion (1967–71); competed with 2 US Olympic teams; held 14 national titles and once held the World record for the 3,000 meters; joined coaching staff at Seattle Pacific University (1975), became head coach (1980); was the 1st woman elected to IAAF Cross Country and Road Race committee (1988). Inducted into USA Track & Field Hall of Fame (1990) and National Distance Running Hall of Fame (2002).
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