About
Portuguese marathon runner who won a bronze medal in the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, as well as a gold in 1988.
Before Fame
She was on her high school's cross country team.
Trivia
Her personal best time was in the 1985 Chicago Marathon.
Family Life
She was born in Porto, Portugal's second largest city.
Associated With
She and gymnast Mary Lou Retton competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.
