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Ted Corbitt: The Quiet Titan of Ultrarunning
Biographies, Running, Endurance Sports, Innovators, Inspiration USEFUL POSSIBILITIES Biographies, Running, Endurance Sports, Innovators, Inspiration USEFUL POSSIBILITIES

Ted Corbitt: The Quiet Titan of Ultrarunning

Ted Corbitt, the "Father of Ultramarathon Running," revolutionized endurance sports with his record-setting performances and pioneering efforts in race measurement. A 1952 Olympian, he ran 100+ mile races before ultras were mainstream and logged 200-mile training weeks. His legacy lives on in modern distance running, inspiring athletes to push beyond limits with resilience and passion.

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