Events Ultramarathon Weight 59 kg | Height 1.68 m Name Connie Gardner | |
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Born 6 November 1963 (age 61) ( 1963-11-06 ) Residence Medina, Ohio, United States | ||
Ultra marathoner connie gardner us record holder
Connie Gardner (born 1963) is an American ultramarathoner and member of the USATF. She has competed in ultramarathons all over the world, and has won 11 USATF national championships. Her wins ultramarathon include Burning River 100 Mile Trail Race (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012), Mohican 100 Mile Trail Race (2001, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2016), NorthCoast 24-Hour Endurance Run (2010, 2011), Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler (2011), and the JFK 50 Miler (2002, 2004, 2008).
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- Ultra marathoner connie gardner us record holder
- Medina woman runs 149 miles in 24 hours
- Personal life
- Career highlights
- National titles
- Personal records
- References
In September 2012, Gardner set an American record by running 149.368 miles at the IAU 24 Hour World Championship in Katowice, Poland, earning herself the silver medal and leading the women's team to gold.
She was the 2003 USA Track and Field Ultrarunner of the Year and later the 2011 USA Track and Field Masters Ultrarunner of the Year. She won 3 national titles in 3 consecutive months in 2011 (100 mile trail championship in August, 24 hour road championship completing 144 miles in September, 50 mile road championship in October)
Medina woman runs 149 miles in 24 hours
Personal life
Born Constance Margaret John on November 6, 1963 to Dr. James EA John and Constance Maxwell John, Gardner began running in elementary school in the DC area. She attended Olentangy high school in Columbus, Ohio, where she competed for the school's first girls cross country team. She also ran on their track and field's 4x800 relay team, who finished runners up at the Class AA State of Ohio finals in 1980 and 1981. She then attended the University of Massachusetts and majored in Sports Management, where she was a member of the university's rowing team. While at the University of Massachusetts, Gardner ran her first marathon at the age of 17, finishing in 4:11. Gardner is currently a sales associate at Second Sole Akron, where she has been employed since 2007 and continues to cater to the needs of Northeast Ohio's devoted runners. She also enjoys coaching the high school runners of Akron's Archbishop Hoban High School. Gardner is a lover of animals and frequently homes rescue dogs, housing up to 5 at a time. She currently resides in Akron, Ohio with 1 of her 2 daughters.
Career highlights
National titles
11-time USA Track and Field National Champion