Miki Gorman

Athlete

Miki Gorman was a pioneering Japanese-American long-distance runner who became a dominant force in women's marathoning during the 1970s. She is the only woman to have won both the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon twice, achieving these victories in 1974 and 1977 for Boston, and 1976 and 1977 for New York City. Remarkably, she began running seriously in her mid-30s and achieved her greatest successes while also being a mother, challenging perceptions of age and gender in sports. Her legacy endures as an inspiration for athletes of all ages, demonstrating that determination and passion can overcome conventional limitations.

Mar 14, 1935 - Sep 19, 2015 American 6 Quotes

Quotes by Miki Gorman

“Until I was 41, I was Miki Gorman, the mother and wife. I was so happy to be Miki Gorman, the runner.”
 — Miki Gorman
identity running transformation
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“I feel like I'm 20 or 22... I'm really a baby when it comes to running.”
 — Miki Gorman
age perspective running
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“I never think of the miles, I just think about the finish line.”
 — Miki Gorman
focus marathon perseverance
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“I was always in the back, but I didn’t care... I just wanted to finish.”
 — Miki Gorman
determination humility perseverance
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“The marathon is a very lonely race. You are out there with your thoughts for a long time.”
 — Miki Gorman
endurance marathon mindset
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“Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind.”
 — Miki Gorman
age inspiration mindset
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