Jacqueline Hansen
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Jacqueline Hansen (born November 20, 1948) is a former long-distance runner from the United States
who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations
as having set a world best in the marathon
on two different occasions.Hansen set a world best mark on December 1, 1974 with a 2:43:55 performance at the Western Hemisphere Marathon in Culver City, California
, then recaptured it from Christa Vahlensieck
of West Germany
on October 12, 1975 with 2:38:19 at the Oregon Track Club Marathon in Eugene, Oregon
. With these two performances, she was ranked first in women's marathon
for 1974 and 1975.
Hansen won 12 of her first 15 marathons. Among these victories, she won the prestigious Boston Marathon
in 1973, the Honolulu Marathon
in 1975, and the Avenue of the Giants Marathon
in 1976. Hansen is also a three-time winner of the Western Hemisphere Marathon (1972, 1974, 1977) and the Catalina Marathon (1979, 1981, 1982).
At the 1987 World Masters Athletics Championships
in Melbourne, Australia, Hansen won titles in the 1,500 meters and the 5,000 meters.
Hansen was the president of a group, the International Runners Committee, that successfully lobbied the International Olympic Committee
to add women's events for the 5,000 meters, the 10,000 meters, and the marathon.
Hansen was a member of the Los Angeles Track Club, 1970-1972; Southern California Striders
, 1973-1974; San Fernando Valley Track Club, 1974-1983 & 1987-1993; and Oregon Track Club 1983-1987. After her competitive running career, Hansen worked for the Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles
, and coached an all women's running team called "See Jane Run" (later known as "The Janes") to multiple USA Cross Country Championships
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations
International Association of Athletics Federations
The International Association of Athletics Federations is the international governing body for the sport of athletics. It was founded in 1912 at its first congress in Stockholm, Sweden by representatives from 17 national athletics federations as the International Amateur Athletics Federation...
as having set a world best in the marathon
Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres , that is usually run as a road race...
on two different occasions.Hansen set a world best mark on December 1, 1974 with a 2:43:55 performance at the Western Hemisphere Marathon in Culver City, California
Culver City, California
Culver City is a city in western Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 38,883, up from 38,816 at the 2000 census. It is mostly surrounded by the city of Los Angeles, but also shares a border with unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Culver...
, then recaptured it from Christa Vahlensieck
Christa Vahlensieck
Christa Vahlensieck is a former German long distance runner and pionier in the marathon for women....
of West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
on October 12, 1975 with 2:38:19 at the Oregon Track Club Marathon in Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
Eugene is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Lane County. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about east of the Oregon Coast.As of the 2010 U.S...
. With these two performances, she was ranked first in women's marathon
Marathon Year Rankings
The following table shows the yearly rankings in the marathon since 1921 and 1980 , based on the best performance in the classic distance race of 42.195 km ....
for 1974 and 1975.
Hansen won 12 of her first 15 marathons. Among these victories, she won the prestigious Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics, the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest...
in 1973, the Honolulu Marathon
Honolulu Marathon
The Honolulu Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons. It takes place annually in Honolulu, Hawaii on the second Sunday in December. - History :...
in 1975, and the Avenue of the Giants Marathon
Avenue of The Giants Marathon
The Avenue of the Giants Marathon is held annually in May along the Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Humboldt County, CA. The course, consisting of two out-and-back legs, is almost entirely under the canopy of redwood trees. Half marathon and 10K races are run concurrently...
in 1976. Hansen is also a three-time winner of the Western Hemisphere Marathon (1972, 1974, 1977) and the Catalina Marathon (1979, 1981, 1982).
At the 1987 World Masters Athletics Championships
World Masters Athletics Championships
The World Masters Athletics Championships are the biannual championships for athletics events held under the auspices of World Masters Athletics, formerly called the World Association of Veteran Athletes, for athletes over the age of 35 years old....
in Melbourne, Australia, Hansen won titles in the 1,500 meters and the 5,000 meters.
Hansen was the president of a group, the International Runners Committee, that successfully lobbied the International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...
to add women's events for the 5,000 meters, the 10,000 meters, and the marathon.
Hansen was a member of the Los Angeles Track Club, 1970-1972; Southern California Striders
Southern California Striders
The Southern California Striders are a Track and Field club. The club was formed originally in the fall of 1955 by five elite athletes; Olympic multiple Gold Medalists Mal Whitfield, George Rhoden, sliver medalist Meredith C."Flash" Gourdine, NCAA Champions Lang Stanley, and George Brown...
, 1973-1974; San Fernando Valley Track Club, 1974-1983 & 1987-1993; and Oregon Track Club 1983-1987. After her competitive running career, Hansen worked for the Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles
LA84 Foundation
The LA84 Foundation is a private, nonprofit institution created by the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee to manage Southern California's endowment from the 1984 Olympic Games...
, and coached an all women's running team called "See Jane Run" (later known as "The Janes") to multiple USA Cross Country Championships
USA Cross Country Championships
The USA Cross Country Championships is the annual national championships for cross country running in the United States. The championships is generally held in mid-February and it serves as a way of designating the country's national champion, as well as acting as the selection race for the IAAF...
.
Achievements
- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
Representing the 1972 Western Hemisphere Marathon Culver City, CA 1st 3:15:53 1973 Boston Marathon Boston MarathonThe Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics, the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest...Boston, United States 1st 3:05:59 1973 AIAW Collegiate National Track & Field Championships (Mile) Hayward, CA 1st 4:54.0 1974 Masters Track & Field Meet, Chapman College (6-mile) Orange County, CA 1st 34:24 (world best mark) 1974 International Women's Marathon Championships Waldniel, West Germany 5th overall, 1st American 2:56:25 1974 15 km Florence Road Race Florence, Italy 1st 52:15 world best mark 1974 Western Hemisphere Marathon Culver City, CA 1st 2:43:54 World Record 1975 NIKE-OTC Marathon Eugene, Oregon Eugene, OregonEugene is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Lane County. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about east of the Oregon Coast.As of the 2010 U.S...1st 2:38:10 World Record 1975 Honolulu Marathon Honolulu MarathonThe Honolulu Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons. It takes place annually in Honolulu, Hawaii on the second Sunday in December. - History :...Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, HawaiiHonolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...1st 2:49:24 1976 Avenue of the Giants Marathon Avenue of The Giants MarathonThe Avenue of the Giants Marathon is held annually in May along the Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Humboldt County, CA. The course, consisting of two out-and-back legs, is almost entirely under the canopy of redwood trees. Half marathon and 10K races are run concurrently...Eureka, CA 1st 2:50:18 1977 Western Hemisphere Marathon Culver City, CA 1st 2:50:33 1978 AAU National 50-Mile Championships Santa Monica College, CA 1st 7:14:58 (11 intermediate world records) 1978 Revco-Cleveland Marathon Cleveland, OH 1st 2:46:59 course record 1979 Catalina Marathon Catalina Island, CA 1st 3:26:00 course record 1981 Catalina Marathon Catalina Marathon, CA 1st 3:23:40 course record 1982 Catalina Marathon Catalina Marathon, CA 1st 3:26:19 1984 US Olympic Marathon Trials Olympia, WA 1987 TAC USA Masters National Track & Field Championships Eugene, OR 1st 35-39 Div. 5,000m 1987 World Veterans Track & Field Championships Melbourne, Australia 1st 35-39 Div.
1st 35-39 Div.1500m-4:42.0
5000m-17:43.10
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Honors and Organizations
- 1976 Race Director, Women's National AAU Marathon Championships, Western Hemisphere, Culver City, CA.
- 1977 Race Director, Women's National AAU 10K Road Race Championships, Bonne Belle 10K, Beverly Hills, CA.
- 1979-1981 Women’s SPA-AAU & SPA-TAC Long-Distance Running Chair.
- 1979-1980 Athletes’ Representative to Executive Board, The Athletics Congress (TAC-USA).
- 1979-1986 Former President, Executive Director, International Runners’ Committee.
- 1980 Advisory Board Member, American Running & Fitness Association.
- 1980-1987 Member, Road Runners Club of America Women’s Distance Committee.
- 1981-1990 Board of Directors, American Road Racing Association.
- 1984 Event Coordinator, Exhibition Women's 5,000m & 10,000m, USA Olympic Track & Field Trials, Los Angeles, CA.
- 1984 Athletes’ Representative to International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) Cross-Country & Road Racing Committee.
- 1984 American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California, Annual Award for Leadership.
- 1984 Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), Hall of Fame Inductee.
- 1984 The Athletics Congress-USA Annual Recognition Award, “Woman of the Year”.
- 1984 Chairwoman, International Competition Subcommittee of TAC-USA Women’s Long Distance Running Committee (WLDRC).
- 1986, 1987, 1989 USA Team Manager, International Women's Ekiden, Yokohama, Japan.
- 1987 USA Head Coach, Women's Marathon Team, Taipei International Marathon, Taiwan.
- 1988 USA Team Leader, IAAF Women's International 15K Championships, Monte Carlo, Monaco.
- 1988 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, California State University, Northridge.
- 1988-1991 TAC-USA, WLDRC Site Selection Sub-Committee Chairwoman for the 1992 Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials.
- 1989-1991 TAC-Southern California Association WLDR Chairwoman.
- 1990-1991 TAC-SCA Board of Directors, Vice President.
- 1997 L.A. Pierce College’s “50 Distinguished Alumni” for celebration of Pierce’s 50th Anniversary.
- 1999 USA Team Head Coach, Women's & Men's Team, International Ekiden, Chiba, Japan.
- 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award, Southern California Association-USATF.
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