Julie Isphording

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameMary Julie•Isphording
Used nameJulie•Isphording
Born5 December 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio (USA)
Measurements165 cm / 47 kg
AffiliationsConverse Track Club
NOC United States

Biography

Julie Isphording was a surprise qualifier for the 1984 Olympic team in the marathon. She later also made the US marathon team for the 1986 Goodwill Games, where she placed 10th. Isphording ran for the Reebok Racing Club, and later became a journalist, a motivational speaker, and a radio talk-show host. She also works in public relations and helps organize road races near her native Cincinnati.

Personal Bests: 10000 – 34:40.02 (1985); Mar – 2-30:54 (1989).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Julie Isphording
Marathon, Women (Olympic) DNF

Special Notes