Statements (55)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:marathon
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gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Boston_Athletic_Association
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gptkbp:awards |
USA_Track_&_Field_Hall_of_Fame_inductee
National_Distance_Running_Hall_of_Fame_inductee |
gptkbp:birthDate |
April 23, 1947
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gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Hartford,_Connecticut,_USA
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gptkbp:careerStart |
1970s
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gptkbp:charityWork |
Promoting youth running programs
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gptkbp:coachingCareer |
Running coach
Coached various athletes |
gptkbp:events |
Marathon
Boston_Marathon_annually New_York_City_Marathon_annually |
gptkbp:famousFor |
Pioneering_American_marathon_running
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gptkbp:famousPerson |
Marathon_Man
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gptkbp:famousQuote |
"The marathon is a race against yourself."
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gptkbp:fightingStyle |
Mental toughness
Flexibility exercises Pacing strategy Injury prevention strategies Efficient stride Hydration strategy Nutrition awareness Breathing control Cross-training methods Strength training for runners |
gptkbp:healthcare |
Promoting fitness and health
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bill Rodgers
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gptkbp:influence |
Running shoes industry
Running_culture_in_the_USA |
gptkbp:inspiration |
Many amateur runners
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gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on future generations of runners
|
gptkbp:mediaAppearances |
Running documentaries
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gptkbp:nationality |
American
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gptkbp:notableEvent |
Winner_of_the_New_York_City_Marathon
Winner_of_the_Boston_Marathon |
gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Alberto_Salazar
gptkb:Frank_Shorter |
gptkbp:personalBest |
13:28 (5000 meters)
27:30 (10,000 meters) 2:09:27 (Marathon) 1:02:00_(Half_Marathon) |
gptkbp:racingSeries |
4
Negative split strategy Boston_Marathon_(1975,_1978,_1979,_1980) New_York_City_Marathon_(1976,_1977,_1978) |
gptkbp:retirementYear |
1990
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gptkbp:sport |
Athletics
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gptkbp:sportsmanship |
Promoting fair play in athletics
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gptkbp:training |
gptkb:Greater_Boston_Track_Club
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts gptkb:California gptkb:Colorado High mileage training Consistency and endurance |