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Joy Johnson (1926 – 2013) was an American marathon runner.

Johnson ran 25 times in the New York City Marathon. She holds the record as the oldest female finisher in the event.

She did not begin running until age 59 and was a high school teacher.

References

1. J. Gordon Julien (2013-11-05). "Famed runner Joy Johnson, 86, dies one day after NYC Marathon". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
2. "New York City Marathon's Oldest Female Finisher Dies | Runner's World". Runnersworld.com. 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
3. Lisa Fernandez (2013-11-05). "Joy Johnson, Oldest New York City Marathon "Streaker," Dies at 86". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved 2015-10-31.

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