First Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials 

Olympia, WA

May 12, 1984

Joan Benoit Samuelson's epic win came 17 days after knee surgery.

She went on to win the 1984 Olympic gold medal in this event.

Trials top three:

1. 2:31:04 - Joan Benoit Samuelson

2. 2:31:41 - Julie Brown

3. 2:32:26 - Julie Isphording