Schmidt shows off her marathon medals

Rep. Jean Schmidt’s office e-mailed six photographs to reporters today to refute an Ohio Elections Commission complaint filed against her that alleges she lied about how many and which marathons she has run in – and how well she did in the races.

“We are appalled that anyone would make such an allegation let alone the allegations be taken seriously,” said Schmidt’s chief of staff, Barry Bennett.

The allegations were made about Schmidt’s participation in the well-known Boston Marathon, as well as marathons her in Ohio in Columbus and Xenia.

The above photographs show the Miami Township Republican with all of her marathon medals, her winning medals from the Xenia marathon, and the 10 medals she received from running in the Boston Marathon.

On the Xenia marathon, Bennett said: “In 2001, Jean finished 3rd in her class. In 2003, She finished 2nd in her class. Both are easily verifiable on the web and copies of the medals are included.”

On the Boston Marathon, Bennett said: “Jean has qualified for the Boston Marathon each year since 1991. During that period she has ran the marathon 10 times. We are today releasing photos of the ten medals.”

Bennett added: “Obviously the allegations are wholly untrue. The person making these false charges owes Congresswoman Schmidt an immediate apology.”

(Photos of her metal, trophy and finish in the Columbus Marathon posted below.)