Margaret Groos
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| Intro | Athletics competitor | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| is | Athlete | |
| Work field | Sports | |
| Gender |
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| Birth | 21 September 1959 | |
| Age | 65 years |
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Biography
Margaret Keyes Groos (born September 21, 1959) is a retired female long-distance runner from the United States. She set her personal best (2:29:50) in the marathon on May 1, 1988, winning the Pittsburgh Marathon. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee.
Achievements
- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing United States | ||||
| 1988 | Pittsburgh Marathon | Pittsburgh, United States | 1st | 2:29:50 |
| Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 39th | 2:40:59 | |
| 1989 | Pittsburgh Marathon | Pittsburgh, United States | 1st | 2:32:39 |
On February 20, 1981 at Blacksburg VA Groos set a world indoor record for 5000 meters. Her time was 15:34.5.