Joan Benoit Samuelson recounts her first Boston Marathon victory in 1979 🥇 in this clip from our documentary about Joanie's life and extraordinary legacy. "Joan Benoit Samuelson: A Maine Story", explores her Maine roots, record-breaking athletic accomplishments, devotion to family, and civic leadership, and includes hundreds of archival images, historic video footage, and touching interviews with friends, colleagues, and family. Watch the full film on My Maine Stories: https://ow.ly/GPey50Srk0A

Joan Benoit Samuelson, the first-ever women’s marathon Olympic Champion, reflects on the growth of the sport over the last 40 years. | NBC Olympics & Paralympics