Gorman, Miki (1935–)
Gorman, Miki (1935–)
Japanese-American marathon runner. Name variations: Michiko Gorman. Born Michiko Suwa, 1935, of Japanese parents in occupied China; m. Michael Gorman (businessman), 1976; children: Danielle Gorman (actress).
Arrived in Pennsylvania on a student visa (1964); became a US citizen; won Boston marathons (1974, 1977), New York City marathons (1976, 1977), and Tokyo marathon.
See also "Marathon Woman: Miki Gorman" (28 min. film), Ellen Freyer Productions (1980).
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