An Unforgettable Marathon Finish - Gabriela Andersen-Schiess | Moments In Time

Switzerlands Gabriela Andersen-Schiess finished 37th in the inaugural womens Olympic marathon at the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Games. However, her refusal to quit the race despite the exhausting conditions and suffering from dehydration led to an iconic Olympic moment as sheer determination saw her over the finish line.\r
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