| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1953-06-23)June 23, 1953 (age 71) Sioux City, Iowa |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Weight | 106 lb (48 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Marathon |
| Retired | 1984 |
Tina Gandy Kingery (born 23 June 1953) is a former American marathoner. Gandy was a daycare teacher before she decided to start racing in January 1977. During her athletic career, Gandy won the 1981Chicago Marathon and was seventh at the 1982 Chicago Marathon. Gandy's final race was at the1984 United States Olympic Trials before she ended her career due to prior injuries. After leaving running in 1984, Gandy went toBoulder, Colorado to work in healthcare.
Gandy was born on 23 June 1953 inSioux City, Iowa. For her post-secondary education, she played in sports atDrake University.[1][2]
While working as a daycare teacher, Gandy was encouraged by her friend to try out marathon racing as a way of exercise. At the start of her marathon career in January 1977, Gandy ran in events held by theAmateur Athletic Union and won her first race in March 1977.[3] From 1977 to 1980, Gandy primarily ran in races throughout theMidwestern United States which included theBobby Crim Special Olympics,L'eggs Mini-Marathon and theNike OTC Marathon. Her firstWorld Marathon Majors appearance was at the 1981Chicago Marathon, which she won with a time of 2:49:39. The following year, Gandy was seventh at the 1982 Chicago Marathon.[1] Gandy continued to run until her final event at the1984 United States Olympic Trials where she placed in 89th position. After ending her athletic career that year due to marriage and prior injuries, Gandy moved toBoulder, Colorado to work in healthcare.[4]
Gandy does not have any children and was previously married.[4]