An interview with Joan Benoit Samuelson of Freeport, first Olympic gold medalist

Authors

Benjamin Boutin

Source

Portland Monthly

Date

4-1-2009

Pages

56-59, 66-67

Abstract

An interview with Joan Benoit Samuelson of Freeport, first Olympic gold medalist in the Women's Marathon and catalyst and guiding light for Cape Elizabeth's annual Beach to Beacon race, which has turned into a world-class event. Samuelson talks about exercise as preventive medicine, her running career and current workouts, the environment, and community.

Subjects

Running, Samuelson, Joan Benoit

Recommended Citation

Boutin, Benjamin, "An interview with Joan Benoit Samuelson of Freeport, first Olympic gold medalist" (2009). Maine News Index – Portland Monthly. 1520.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_portmonthly/1520