Celebrating Oprah

Oprah Winfrey: 10 Moments That Made an Icon

From sharing her toughest struggles to her greatest triumphs, here's how the host became the Queen of Talk

Updated: Monday May 23, 2011 | 04:00 PM EDT

RUN FOR IT

In 1994, Winfrey ran the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C., after months of training. Winfrey shared the struggles of training as well as those she faced on the day of the race – from rain to tabloid reporters running alongside her – no wonder she called crossing the finish line a dream come true.