https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dFgH_vDh6E Joan Benoit was the winner of the the gold medal in the marathon at the 1984 Olympics. It was the first time in Olympic history when women competed in that event. The Men's Marathon has been a part of the modern Olympics since its inception in 1896. That's not to say that women hadn't tried to compete in the Olympic … [Read more...] about 1984 Olympics First Women’s Marathon August 5, 1984