Ndereba, Catherine (1972–)
Ndereba, Catherine (1972–)
Kenyan long-distance runner. Born July 21, 1972, in Nyeri, Kenya; m. Anthony Maina; children: Jane (b. 1997).
Won 13 out of 18 road races (1996); won the Boston Marathon (2000, 2001, 2004, 2005), the 1st women to win 4 Boston titles; won the Chicago marathon (2000 and 2001), breaking the World record with a time of 2:18.47 (2001); won Avon Global championships 10k (2001); won a silver medal for marathon at Athens Olympics (2004); placed 2nd in NY marathon (2003). Named Road Racer of the Year (1996, 1998).
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