[On April 19th, 1897, the first Boston Marathon was run. So for the 125th anniversary of this iconic road race, this week I’ll AmericanStudy a handful of Marathon histories and contexts, leading up to a special Guest Post from my favorite RunningStudier!]
I don’t really
want to analyze the amazing, inspiring story of Dick and Rick Hoyt, the
father-son duo known as Team Hoyt whose
more than 30
Boston Marathons—among countless other races—became the stuff of true
Boston, sports, and collective legend. Some stories are beyond even
AmericanStudier’s need for constant analysis. But I also didn’t want to write a
Boston Marathon series without highlighting the Hoyts. So check out those
pieces and resources above, and here’s to one of the most iconic father-son
combinations we’ve ever seen!
Guest Post this
weekend,
Ben
PS. What do you
think? Other Boston Marathon histories or stories you’d highlight?
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