Club icon Frank DeLeo will be inducted into the Broadway Ultra Society Hall of Fame this Saturday August 2nd prior to the Joe Kleinerman 12 hour ultra.
Frank's remarkable running history and longevity is probably known by few club members. Below is a sampling of his accomplishments in the world of Ultras (anything above the marathon distance). Mind you, these ultras have been laced with a myriad of marathons, and other races throughout the past 3 decades.
Three time winner of the New York Road Runners Ultra Runner of the Year
4-time champ of the NY Pioneer (3-day) 100-Mile Trek Best time – 12:25
Other notable wins:
Ted Corbitt 24- Hour – 1993 – 134.6 miles
Joe Kleinerman 12-Hour – 1990
Metropolitan 50-Mile – 1990
Knickerbocker 60K – 1991
Best 100-Mile time 14:48 – 5th place in National Championship
Make sure you congratulate Frank when you see him. You can also post your congrats by clicking "comments" below.
There will be a brief ceremony at the 12-hour run at Crocheron Park on Saturday, Aug 2 at about 7:15 AM.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Frank DeLeo - ULTRA HALL OF FAME
Posted by Prospect Park Track Club at 11:18 AM
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WOW! WOW!
Congratulations Frank!
Congratulations Frank! Incredible!
Frank,
You are amazing!!! Congratulations
Jill
congratulations frank!
here are some pictures from the b.u.s induction ceremony:
http://rundangerously.blogspot.com/2008/08/broadway-ultra-society-bus-2008-hall-of.html
The award could not have gone to a nicer guy!!
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