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(full results here)

Tampa - November 18, 2000 -- Judy Maguire of Clearwater, FL, captured the
Avon Running-Tampa title today with a winning time of 36:45. Over 700
women of every age and fitness level participated in this year's Avon
Running event, which included a 10K run (6.2 miles) and 5K walk/run (3.1
miles). The Avon Running Global Women's Circuit is the only international
series of its kind that provides women the opportunity to pursue elite
racing, moderate running or simple fitness in unified events.

As the Avon Running-Tampa champion, Maguire, 41, took home the $500 first
prize and won an expense-paid trip to Phoenix, AZ, for the Avon Running
National Championship on December 10. Lisa Webb, 35, from London,
England, finished second overall winning $250; and Laure Blume, 35, from
Pinellas Park, FL, finished third, winning $150. Elaine Nicholson, 42,
from St. Petersburg, FL, won $100 as the top Master finisher; and Patricia
Banks, 48, from Hayward, CA, was the winner of the Avon Representative
division. Both Nicholson and Banks also won expense-paid trips to the Avon
Running National Championship.

"Through Avon Running, thousands of women in the Tampa Bay area and
around the world are getting to the starting line of fitness and
realizing their individual potential, said Connie Saltoff, Division Sales
Manager for Avon Products.

Saltoff presented a check for $5,000 to The Centre for Women, the
charitable beneficiary of this year's Tampa event, on behalf of the Avon
Products Foundation. Additionally, a portion of each entry fee benefited
the local nonprofit organization that provides programs to empower women,
girls, families and the elderly to achieve self-sufficiency. "We are
extremely grateful to Avon Running for selecting The Centre for Women as
the beneficiary for this year's event," said Beth Ficquette, Executive
Director of The Centre for Women. "Our clients have and will benefit in so
many different ways as a result of this wonderful program."

In the field of over 700, a team of women from The Centre for Women,
along with some 260 additional women and girls, participated in today's
event as the culmination of a 10-week training session designed for them
by Avon Running, the Tampa Bay Runners and St. Joseph's Women's Hospital.

(full results here)

During 2000, Avon Running events will have taken place in nine U.S.
cities, including four new to the circuit:

* Hartford, CT July 8
* Portland, OR July 23
* Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN August 12 (new)
* Albuquerque, NM August 13 (new)
* Baltimore, MD September 10
* Kansas City, MO October 1
* Cincinnati, OH October 15
* Tampa, FL November 18 (new)
* Phoenix, AZ * December 10 (new)

* The Phoenix event is also the Avon Running National Championship, in
which winners from all preceding U.S. events will vie for the national
title alongside women of every age and ability.

Avon Running Global Women's Circuit Promotes Benefits of Regular Exercise

The Avon Running Global Women's Circuit 2000 is building upon the
program's two-year success of spreading the word about health and
fitness, particularly cardiovascular disease, to thousands of women
worldwide. Through Avon Running, women learn about the benefits of a
regular running and walking regimen, one of the most accessible and
affordable forms of exercise for even the busiest women. The program
includes both a 10K run and 5K fitness walk to offer participation
opportunities for the nearly 40 percent of the women in the Avon Running
program who are beginners. Studies show that regular running and walking
can substantially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, the number
one cause of death among women, as well as significantly reduce the risk
of diabetes, cancer and other diseases.

Additional information and race applications for Avon Running events are
available by calling (212) 282-5350 or on the Avon Running web site at
www.avonrunning.com.

Avon is the world's leading direct seller of beauty and related products,
with $5.3 billion in annual revenues. Avon markets to women in 136
countries through 3 million independent Sales Representatives. Avon
product lines include such recognizable brands as Anew, Skin-So-Soft, Avon
Color, Far Away, Rare Gold, Perceive and Women of Earth. Avon also
markets an extensive line of fashion jewelry, apparel, gifts and
collectibles. More information on Avon and its products can be found on
the company's award-winning web site: www.avon.com.