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Revision as of 15:53, 29 October 2010
Joanne Dow (born March 19, 1964 in Manchester, New Hampshire) is an American athlete who competes in racewalking. Dow competed in the 20 kilometer walk for the United States Olympic team at the 2008 Summer Olympics. She placed thirty-first with a time of 1:34:15.[1]
Early life and education
Dow graduated from Trinity High School in Manchester in 1982. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1986.[2] Dow was a sprinter and swimmer in college.[3]
Racewalking
Dow took up the sport of racewalking in 1994. She placed fourth in the 20km walk at the 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials and second at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials[4] Dow was a sprinter and swimmer in college. [5] Dow won indoor national championships in 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 and outdoor national championships in 1998, 2002, and 2006.[6]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing the  United States
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| 1998 | Pan American Race Walking Cup | Miami, United States | 1st | 20 km | 1:38:57 |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | — | 20 km | DSQ |
| 2003 | Pan American Games | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 3rd | 20 km | 1:35:48 |
| World Championships | Paris, France | 24th | 20 km | 1:36:32 | |
| 2010 | US National Championships | Des Moines, United States | 2nd | 20 km | 1:43:18.14 |
References
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