Gillian Pamela Horovitz (née Adams) (born 7 June 1955 in Bromley, Kent) is an English female retired long-distance runner.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Gillian Pamela Adams |
| Nationality | English |
| Born | 7 June 1955 Bromley, Kent |
| Spouse | Israel Horovitz |
| Children | 2 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Athletics career edit
She competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the women's marathon and won the 1980 Paris Marathon.[1] She represented England in the marathon, at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[2][3][4]
Personal life edit
Born as Gillian Adams she was married to American screenwriter Israel Horovitz, author of more than 50 produced plays.
Achievements edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  United Kingdom and  England
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| 1980 | Tokyo Marathon | Tokyo, Japan | 3rd | Marathon | 2:40:53 |
| London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | 10th | Marathon | 2:42:14 | |
| Paris Marathon | Paris, France | 1st | Marathon | 2:49:42 | |
| New York City Marathon | New York City, United States | 5th | Marathon | 2:37:55 | |
| 1981 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | 3rd | Marathon | 2:40:44 |
| 1986 | New York City Marathon | New York City, United States | 22nd | Marathon | 2:46:32 |
| 1987 | New York City Marathon | New York City, United States | 9th | Marathon | 2:47:05 |
| 1988 | New York City Marathon | New York City, United States | 13th | Marathon | 2:42:18 |
| 1998 | Commonwealth Games | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 4th | Marathon | 2:46:58 |
References edit
- ^ "Gillian Adams Horovitz, A life defined by running well" (PDF). Maratho nand Beyond.
- ^ "1998 Athletes". Team England.
- ^ "England team in 1998". Commonwealth Games Federation.
- ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
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