About Karen Holdsworth
Lived 1960 – 2013 (aged 52). Karen Holdsworth was a British marathon runner.
Karen Holdsworth (née Moody, also Goldhawk, In 1981, Holdsworth won the inaugural Great North Run, finishing in a time of 1:17.36. In the same year, she finished sixth at the inaugural London Marathon, in a time of 2:43:28. In 1983, she won the Berlin Marathon in a time of 2:40:32. In the same year, she won the Paris Marathon. and Fleet Half Marathons.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karen Holdsworth?
British marathon runner (1960–2013)
When was Karen Holdsworth born?
Karen Holdsworth was born on 2 August 1960.
When did Karen Holdsworth die?
Karen Holdsworth died on 30 April 2013 in Darlington.
What was Karen Holdsworth's occupation?
Karen Holdsworth was a marathon runner.
What nationality was Karen Holdsworth?
Karen Holdsworth was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karen Holdsworth. https://biography.guide/karen-holdsworth/
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