In 1980 Cuban American Rosie Ruiz briefly became internationally recognised after she competed in what sporting event?

Question

In 1980 Cuban American Rosie Ruiz briefly became internationally recognised after she competed (with initial success) in what sporting event?

AWife Carrying Championship

BThe baseball World Series

CMen's bantamweight Boxing Championships

DBoston Marathon

Select from the options above.

Correct Option: 4  

Explanation:
Boston Marathon
Ruiz finished first among the women running but a few days later was found to have joined the Marathon from the sidelines only a mile from the finish line. Monitoring of runners during the Marathon was further tightened up subsequently.