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Event part of Running USA 2007: The National Conference for the Running Industry
New Zealand Olympian Anne Audain, a pioneer in the sport, will be the featured speaker at the upcoming Women's Trailblazer Award luncheon, presented by HerSports. The Tuesday, February 6th luncheon is part of Running USA 2007: The National Conference for the Running Industry, powered by Running USA, The Active Network, Inc. and Gen-A Network. The annual signature event for the road racing and distance running industry returns to the San Diego area on February 5-8, 2007 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines.
Audain, who now resides in Evansville, Indiana, has a rich, inspiring and long involvement in the sport.
* Born in 1955 in Auckland, New Zealand, with severe bone deformities of both feet; adopted at birth.
* Qualified for six Olympic Games - 1972 to 1992 - from 800 meters to the marathon.
* Pioneered professionalism for female track and field competitors.
* Set a World Record at 5000 meters (15:13.22) in March 1982.
* Honored by Queen Elizabeth II of England with a Member of the British Empire award in 1995.
* Co-founded the "St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration 5K" in Boise, Idaho (1993), one of the largest women-only races in the world.
* Won more U.S. road races (75) than any other male or female runner in the 1980s.
* Won Gold (3000m) and Silver (10,000m) medals at the Commonwealth Games - Australia 1982, Scotland 1986.
More Running USA 2007 conference information including registration, hotel reservations, schedule and speakers is available at RunningUSA.org or by calling (805) 696-6232.
Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director
(805) 696-6232; Fax = (805) 659-0016
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
www.RunningUSA.org.
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