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Grete Waitz of Norway crosses the finish line after running 26 miles in the New York City Marathon, on Oct. 22, 1978, and posting the fastest time ever for a woman. Waitz, running in her first marathon, was a surprise winner in 2hours 32 minutes and 30 seconds, eclipsing the previous record by 2 minutes and 18 seconds. (AP Photo) (KEYSTONE/AP/)