Woman with MS and Diabetes Finishes NYC Marathon in Over 28 Hours

A story that appeared November 5th, in USA Today, features a woman who ran the marathon in 28 hours and 45 minutes. Besides being the last runner in, 59 year old Zoe Koplowitz made the trek with crutches and wearing back and knee braces.

Zoe was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 30 years ago and also has diabetes as well. Zoe has particpated in 20 marathons over the years.

Read her inspiring story, by AP writer Deepti Hajela, in USA Today...

• True grit: Woman with MS is last at NYC Marathon, a day later

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