Lisa Smith-Batchen was the first American to win  Marathon des Sables a six day marathon that spans how long of a distance?
Lisa Smith-Batchen Lisa Smith-Batchen is an ultramarathon runner and ironman competitor. She was the first American to win Marathon des Sables.
Ron Tabb Ron Tabb (born August 7, 1954) is a retired male long-distance runner from the United States, who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the men's marathon. He won the 1981 edition of the Paris Marathon ex-æquo with England's Dave Cannon. He won the 1983 Beijing Marathon and competed at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics later that year, finishing in 18th place overall.