Career
She set her personal best (8:4284) in the women"s 3000 metres on 13 July 1987 at a meet in Nice. She competed as a student at Concord High School. In 2008, the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame inducted Knisely.
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Mary Knisely
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Achievements
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Mary enjoyed outstanding success as one of the world’s top distance runners. She competed at the United States. Olympic Trials three times gold medalist in the 3000 meters at the 1987 Pan Am Games silver medalist in the World Cup 10,000m member of the 1985 and 1987 gold medal World Championship United States. Cross Country teams IAAF Grand Prix placer (1986-1983rd in 3K and 1987-1982nd in 5K) national champion in the 3000m at the United States. Outdoor Championships in 1986 and 1987 United States. Masters Marathon National Champion in 2001. Prize ring (The)’s include 2:02(800m) 4:05(1500m), 8:41(3000m), 15:12(5000m), 32:19(10,000m), and 2:35:11(marathon). University Delaware Sports Hall of Fame, Delaware Sports Hall of Fame.
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Born
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Died
1987 (aged 27)