A Baltimore native who refuses to let blindness slow her down crossed the finish line at the New York City Marathon on Sunday, completing her childhood dream in just over five hours.
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Blind Baltimore runner conquers NYC Marathon at age 66
Jackie King, 66, finished the 26.2-mile course with the help of guides from the Achilles Running Club, marking her fifth marathon completion.
The UMBC alum and employee was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa in 2017, a genetic condition that gradually deteriorates the retina…