American classical pianist and marathon runner
Harriette Thompson (27 March 1923 – 16 October 2017) was an American classical pianist who later held the record for the oldest woman to run a marathon , at age 92, and also the oldest woman to complete a half-marathon, at 94.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
References
^ "Harriette Thompson becomes eldest marathon runner, aged 92" . Bbc.co.uk . 1 June 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2017 .^ Boren, Cindy (4 June 2017). "At 94, Harriette Thompson becomes the oldest woman to run a half-marathon" . Washingtonpost.com . Retrieved 26 October 2017 . ^ "Harriette Thompson, 92, becomes oldest woman to complete a marathon" . Theguardian.com . Associated Press. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2017 .^ Sandomir, Richard (19 October 2017). "Harriette Thompson, Marathon Runner Into Her 90s, Dies at 94" . The New York Times . Retrieved 26 October 2017 . ^ "Harriette Thompson, Oldest Woman to Finish a Marathon, Dies at 94" . Runnersworld.com . 16 October 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2017 .
