About Harriette Thompson
Lived 1923 – 2017 (aged 94). Harriette Thompson was an American pianist.
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.
She is featured in the 2017 HBO documentary If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast.
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Who was Harriette Thompson?
American classical pianist
When was Harriette Thompson born?
Harriette Thompson was born on 27 March 1923 in Carlisle.
When did Harriette Thompson die?
Harriette Thompson died on 16 October 2017 in Charlotte.
What was Harriette Thompson's occupation?
Harriette Thompson was a pianist.
What nationality was Harriette Thompson?
Harriette Thompson was American.
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· Wikipedia: Harriette Thompson
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harriette Thompson. https://biography.guide/harriette-thompson/
MLA: "Harriette Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harriette-thompson/.
Chicago: "Harriette Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harriette-thompson/.
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