Ingrid Kristiansen

Runner

Birthday March 21, 1956

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Norway

Age 68 years old

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About

Long distance runner who was the 1987 World Champion in the 10,000 meter race, and has set numerous world records.

Before Fame

She was a European Junior Champion cross country skier as a youth, before focusing on running.

Trivia

She just missed the podium at the 1984 Olympics, coming in fourth place in the marathon.

Family Life

She got married during her career, and has two children.

Associated With

In 1985 she won the London Marathon, and set the new world record, besting a record previously held by Joan Benoit.