| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | 1963 or 1964 Berwyn, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Weight | 169 lb (77 kg) |
Medal record | |
Laura Michalek (born 1963 or 1964) is a former American runner who won the 1979 Chicago Marathon. Although she initially finished in third place at Chicago, Michalek was declared the winner after the first two finishers were disqualified. After ending her athletic career, Michalek was an antique furniture seller in Seattle, Washington from 1994 to 2005 before becoming a charity auctioneer in 2005.