Zoe Koplowitz

Zoe Koplowitz (b. Lindsay Koplowitzcite news|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9500E6DD1E3AF932A25752C1A96F958260|title=PUBLIC LIVES; A Day Late, but Still a Victor in Marathon |last=Wadler|first=Joyce|date=1999-11-11|work=The New York Times|accessdate=2008-08-17] September 12, 1948 in New York, New YorkFact|date=August 2008) is a marathon runner who is afflicted with multiple sclerosis and diabetes, an inspirational speaker, and the author of "The Winning Spirit—Life Lessons Learned In Last Place."cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2007-11-05-690576168_x.htm|title=True grit: Woman with MS is last at NYC Marathon, a day later|last=Hajela|first=Deepti|date=2007-11-05|work=USA Today|accessdate=2008-08-17] As of and including 2007, Koplowitz has completed a total of 20 New York City Marathons, all of them in last place.cite web|url=http://www.nationalmssociety.org/online-community/personal-stories/zoe-koplowitz/index.aspx|title=Zoe Koplowitz|work=Ambassadors and Familiar Faces|publisher=National MS Society|accessdate=2008-08-17] Her 36 hour, 9 minute run in 2000 set a world record for the longest marathon time in the history of women's running.

Koplowitz has appeared on many national TV and radio programs as a result of her long history of marathon completion. She has also been recognized for her related volunteer work by the National MS Society, the Achilles Track Club and other organizations.

The U.S. Olympic Committee selected Koplowitz as a torch bearer in the torch relay leading up to the 2002 Winter Games.

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