NC State Athletic Hall of Fame

Joan Benoit Samuelson
- Induction:
- 2018
Awards
- Two-time Cross Country All-American (1977, '78)
- Olympic gold medalist in inaugural women's marathon (1984)
- Two-time winner of Boston Marathon
- 1985 James E. Sullivan Award as nation's top amateur athlete
- 2005 NCAA Silver Anniversary award winner
Individual Records
- Set American Olympic record and American record in marathon, both of which stood for more than a decade
- Set world records in women's marathon and women's half marathon during postcollegiate running career
Team Records
- Two-time ACC Cross Country champions (1977, '78)
General Information
- Spent two years at Bowdoin College in her native Maine. Transferred to NC state for two seasons, and returned to Bowdoin to complete her degree.
- Author of numerous books and articles about distance running.
Beyond the Howl: The Art of Defending
Wednesday, October 15
S2E7 Pulse Of The Pack
Monday, October 13
S2E6 Pulse Of The Pack
Monday, October 13
ACC Tipoff Q&A
Tuesday, October 07