Top finishes:

• Winner, 2003 and 2004 New York City Marathon
• Winner, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2008 Los Angeles Marathon.
• Winner, 2004 and 2005 Boston Marathon
• Gold Medal, 2004 Athens Paralympic Games: 800 meters
• Bronze Medals, 2004 Athens Paralympic Games: 5000 meters and Marathon

Awards and Honors:

• Nominee, 2004 and 2005 ESPY Award: Best Athlete with a Disability
• Nominee, 2004 Women's Sports Foundation: Sportswoman of the Year
• Nominee, 2005 Laureus World Sport Award: World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disaibility