Marianne Dickerson, U. of Illinois alumna who won a silver medal in the marathon in the 1983 World Championships has passed away on October 14, 2015. She was a native of St. Joseph, IL.
Her best time was in the 1983 WC at 2 hours 31 min. and 9 sec. behind Greta Waitz who clocked 2hrs 28 min. 9 sec. This was Marianne's only international race. A running injury six weeks later would sideline her career and keep her out to the Los Angeles Olympics.
A descripition of that 1983 race and a bit of Marianne's life is described by Phil Hersch in this 1987 article from The Chicago Tribune.
Marianne Dickerson
