About Marilyn Bevans
Born 1948. Marilyn Bevans is an American marathon runner.
Marilyn Bevans is an American former marathon runner. She became the first sub-three-hour, African-American female marathon runner, and the first national-class black female American marathoner.
Bevans came in second place at the 1973 Maryland Marathon with a time of 3:31:45, and again came in second at the 1977 Boston Marathon, where she ran 2:51:12. In 1977, she was ranked as the 10th fastest female marathoner in the world by Track & Field News.
She has a BS in education from Morgan State University along with MA and MS degrees in curriculum development from Springfield College.
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Who is Marilyn Bevans?
African-American marathon runner
When was Marilyn Bevans born?
Marilyn Bevans was born on 27 August 1948 in Baltimore.
What is Marilyn Bevans's occupation?
Marilyn Bevans is a marathon runner.
What nationality is Marilyn Bevans?
Marilyn Bevans is American.
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