Press Release - Boston Marathon - 3/17/21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                     Dick Hoyt -- Boston Marathon Icon

The B.A.A. is tremendously saddened to learn of the passing of Boston 
Marathon icon Dick Hoyt. Dick personified what it meant to a be a Boston 
Marathoner, showing determination, passion, and love every Patriots' Day 
for more than three decades. 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.

As a leader of Team Hoyt, Dick Hoyt and his son Rick quickly became Boston 
Marathon legends after their first run in 1980. Pushing Rick in a custom 
racing chair, Dick and Rick completed 32 Boston Marathons together, 
including a final finish in 2014. The pair's bond and presence throughout 
the course became synonymous with the Boston Marathon. Team Hoyt's 1,000th 
race together came at the 2009 Boston Marathon, and in 2015 Dick served as 
Grand Marshal of the race in recognition of his impact on the event and 
Para Athlete community.

Dick Hoyt was one-of-a-kind. We will sincerely miss Dick, and are keeping 
his many family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.

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