Marja Wokke
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Marja Wokke (born March 21, 1957 in Bergen, North Holland) was Holland's leading marathon runner in the 1970s, before her role was taken over by Carla Beurskens. Wokke won the inaugural Rotterdam Marathon on May 23, 1981, clocking 2:43:23. In 1980 she was ranked fifth in the world with her best ever performance (2:32:28), which she ran in Eugene, Oregon.
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Patti Catalano |
Women's Half Marathon World Record Holder 1980-03-29 – 1981-01-18 |
Succeeded by Joan Benoit |
| Sporting positions | ||
Preceded by Corrie Konings |
Egmond Women's Half Marathon Winner 1978 – 1981 |
Succeeded by Ingrid Kristiansen |
| Preceded by Incumbent |
Rotterdam Women's Marathon Winner 1981 |
Succeeded by Mathilde Heuing |
| Preceded by Marianne Nieuwenhuis |
Amsterdam Women's Marathon Winner 1980 – 1981 |
Succeeded by Annie van Stiphout |
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