| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | (1954-06-25)June 25, 1954 (age 71) |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Weight | 122 lb (55 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Running |
| College team | Stanford University '76 |
| Coached by | Rod Dixon[1] |
Medal record | |
Nancy Jane Ditz (born June 25, 1954, inSan Jose, California) is a formerAmericanlong-distance runner who is a United States national champion in themarathon.[2][3] Ditz competed in themarathon at the1988 Summer Olympics.
In her debut marathon, Ditz won the 1982San Francisco Marathon (2:44:34).[4] She also set a course record at the 1985California International Marathon with a time of 2:31:36.[5] Nancy worked to promote the 2009Los Angeles Marathon with fellow OlympiansRod Dixon andEd Eyestone.[6]
Nancy Ditz Mosbacher is a member of the 1988 United States Olympic team. She finished first among American (17th overall) in theAthletics at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Women's marathon. Ditz Mosbacher graduated from Stanford while competing as a diver and crew member, and did not begin running competitively until age 25. Ditz's husband, Bruce Mosbacher, was a goalkeeper on the Stanford soccer team; their son, Jack Mosbacher, was a member of Stanford's baseball team; and daughter, Emily Mosbacher, was a member of the Harvard Women's Soccer Team.[7]
She quickly found herself naturally talented in the sport. In 1982, she won her debut marathon, the San Francisco Marathon in 2:44:34. In between her debut and making theOlympic team, Ditz Mosbacher won numerous road races, including the U.S. National Marathon Championships (1985), theLos Angeles Marathon (1986, 1987), theSan Francisco Marathon (1982), the Oakland Marathon (1983), andBay to Breakers (1984). In 1985, she set a course record at theCalifornia International Marathon with a time of 2:31:36. From the1988 Summer Olympics, Ditz Mosbacher has been a color commentator forNBC andCBS Sports through the early 2000s. She has covered events such as the1996 Olympic Marathon Trials, the 1988 and 1989NCAA Track and Field Championships, and the 1994 ExaminerBay to Breakers earning her a spot in the 2019Road Runners Club of America Hall of Fame Class.[8]
Nancy has served on the boards ofCastilleja School,USA Track & Field, World TEAM Sports, the Track & Field Foundation and theUSOCParalympic Advisory Committee (PAC), as well as several boards and committees atStanford University.[9]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the United States | |||||
| 1982 | San Francisco Marathon | San Francisco, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:44:34 |
| 1985 | California International Marathon | Sacramento,United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:31:36 |
| 1986 | Los Angeles Marathon | Los Angeles, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:36:27 |
| 1987 | Los Angeles Marathon | Los Angeles, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:35:24 |
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | 7th | Marathon | 2:34:54 | |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 17th | Marathon | 2:33:42 |
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | San Francisco Marathon - Women's Winner 1982 | Succeeded by |
