Kristiansen, Ingrid (1956–)

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Kristiansen, Ingrid (1956–)

Norwegian long-distance runner. Born Ingrid Christensen, Mar 21, 1956, in Trondheim, Norway.

Won European championship (1986) and World championship (1987), for 10,000 meters; won cross-country World championship (1987); placed 1st in London Marathon (1984, 1985, 1987), Boston Marathon (1986, 1989), Houston Marathon (1983, 1984), and Stockholm Marathon (1980, 1981, 1982); held world records in 5,000 and 10,000 meters, marathon and half-marathon (1987); also participated in world and European ski events (late 1970s).

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