OlympicTalk · Mar 17, 2021
Dick Hoyt, Boston Marathon icon, dies at 80
Dick Hoyt, who completed 32 Boston Marathons with son Rick, has died at age 80, according to the Boston Athletic Association.
“Dick personified what it meant to a be a Boston Marathoner, showing determination, passion, and love every Patriots’ Day for more than three decades,” according to BAA statement. “He was not only a fan-favorite who inspired thousands, but also a loyal friend and father who took pride in spending quality time with his son Rick while running from Hopkinton to Boston.”
Starting in 1980, Dick pushed son Rick in a specialized wheelchair for the 26.2-mile race, the world’s oldest annual marathon, held in their home state.