Sylvia Ruegger
Sylvia "Sylvie" Ruegger (born February 23, 1961 in Oshawa, Ontario) is a retired long-distance runner from Canada, who represented her native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. There she finished in eighth place in the women's marathon. She won the 1985 edition of the Houston Marathon, clocking 2:28:36.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Canada | |||||
| 1984 | National Capital Marathon | Ottawa, Canada | 1st | Marathon | 2:30:37 |
| Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 8th | Marathon | 2:29:09 | |
| 1985 | Houston Marathon | Houston, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:28:36 |
| 1987 | Pittsburgh Marathon | Pittsburgh, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:31:53 |
External links
- Sylvia Ruegger profile at IAAF
- Canadian Olympic Committee
Sylvia continued her love and passion for sports and became a leader forming a nationally known program called Start to Finish http://www.start2finishonline.org/
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