Cincinnati's homegrown '84 Olympic Marathoner, Julie Isphording,
expressed her nostalgia for Avon's return to Cincinnati after 20 years.
Julie's win in the local event back then launched her career as a
world-class runner
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Local WCPO-TV anchor Carol Williams greeted and encouraged the 5K
fitness walkers at the start of their event.
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Over 700 walkers take off for their morning jaunt.
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The walkers were enjoying every step of the way!
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Winner 23 year old Stephanie Dueringer, 3x All-American at the University of
Indianapolis, breaks the tape in 36:16 and wins her trip to the Avon
Running National 10K Championship in Chicago November 8th.
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2nd place finisher, Patricia Ratliff of Cincinnati, 38:36
congratulates winner Stephanie Dueringer 36:16.
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Mayor Roxanne Qualls proclaimed October 18, 1998 Avon Running Day in
Cincinnati!
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Masters winner, 51 year old Janice Creuz of Cincinnati (left), shares
the news that she won her trip to the Avon Running National 10K
Championships in 3 weeks with two friends.
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WCPO-TV's High School "Student of the Month", Derrick Lance
played the National
Anthem at the start of the events
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Top row(l-r): Maria Peninger, Avon Regional Vice President; Patricia Ratliff;
Linda Jeanmougin; Shelley Lorek & Heidi Cherel.
2nd Row (l-r): Julie Isphording, '84 Olympic Marathoner & Cincinnati
favorite; Michele Schwegman, Shannon Moon, Sarah Curtsinger, Kathy Schwegmn-Buck, Elaine Steinhauser
Front row: Stephanie Dueringer
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