18 May Joan Benoit Samuelson Speaks at the Opening of the Track That Bears Her Name!
Joan may be Freeport’s most famous resident and certainly the most famous runner–being a 1984 Olympic marathon gold medal winner.
It was because of its ongoing relationship with Joan that the athletic gear maker Nike chipped in over a million dollars to build the new track at Freeport High School that was opened today—with remarks from Joan.