73: The Unisphere 100 Miler in Flushing Meadows - 1978, 1979

The Unisphere 100-mile race was held in Flushing Meadows Park starting in 1978. Don Ritchie of Scotland set the 100-mile road world record in 1979 with 11:51:12. Episode 73 of the Ultrarunning History Podcast. ultrarunninghi...
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1978 was a year when new road 100-milers started to spring up across America, put on by independent race directors. Most of these races were available for the non-elite long-distance runners to give the epic distance a try. These 100-milers were held in Hawaii, California, New Jersey, Maryland, Missouri. One race in particular was established that would eventually become a national championship event: the 100-miler at Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York. Going forward 100-mile or 24-hour races would be held at this venue into the 1990s. World and American records would be set on the grounds normally used by thousands of park visitors.

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Davy, you have a skill in both documenting great moments in ultrarunning history while making them very entertaining. Enjoyed every minute. Thanks.

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