Notable Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the United States | ||||
| 1978 | Bermuda Marathon | Bermuda | 2nd | 2:50:54 |
| 1979 | Boston Marathon | Boston, United States | 1st | 2:35:15 |
| 1980 | Auckland Marathon | Auckland, New Zealand | 1st | 2:31:23 |
| 1981 | Boston Marathon | Boston, United States | 3rd | 2:30:17 |
| 1982 | Nike OTC Marathon | Eugene, United States | 1st | 2:26:12 |
| 1983 | Boston Marathon | Boston, United States | 1st | 2:22:43 |
| 1984 | Summer Olympics | Los Angeles, United States | 1st | 2:24:52 |
| 1985 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States | 1st | 2:21:21 |
| 1988 | New York City Marathon | New York City, United States | 3rd | 2:32:40 |
| 1991 | Boston Marathon | Boston, United States | 4th | 2:26:54 |
| 1991 | New York City Marathon | New York City, United States | 6th | 2:33:49 |
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