• Source: Joanne Dow

      • Joanne Dow (born March 19, 1964) is an American former athlete who competed in racewalking. She made her first Olympic team at the age of 44, competing in the 20 kilometer walk for the United States at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She placed 30th with a time of 1:34:15.


      Early life and education


      Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, Dow graduated from Trinity High School in Manchester in 1982. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1986. Dow was a sprinter and swimmer in college.


      Racewalking


      Dow took up the sport of racewalking in 1994. She placed fourth in the 20 km walk at the 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials and second at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials Dow was a sprinter and swimmer in college. Dow won indoor national championships in 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 and outdoor national championships in 1998, 2002, and 2006.


      Later career


      Dow was a Health teacher at Pembroke Academy in New Hampshire. She later worked at Auburn Village School in NH.


      Achievements




      References




      External links


      Joanne Dow at World Athletics
      Joanne Dow:USA Track & Field
      NBC Olympics Profile

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