Jeannie Rice

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Jeannie Rice born?April 14, 1948
2. What nationality was Jeannie Rice?American
3. What is the sport?Marathon Running
4. What is the career highlights?Multiple marathon world records in her age division
5. Who is Jeannie Rice?Jeannie Rice is a super‑fast runner who keeps breaking marathon world records even when she is older than your grandparents.
6. How old is Jeannie Rice?Jeannie Rice was born on April 14, 1948, so she is more than 70 years old.

Marathon: A grueling long-distance footrace covering 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers), demanding exceptional cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
VO2 Max: The maximal oxygen uptake, representing the highest rate of oxygen consumption an individual can achieve during maximal or supramaximal exercise.
Age Division: A category in sports competitions based on an athlete's age, allowing for fair competition among peers.
Physiology: The scientific study of the functions and mechanisms which work within a living system.