Roy Pirrung (born July 7, 1948) is an American ultramarathoner, middle and long-distance runner,
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | July 7, 1948 Sheboygan, Wisconsin |
| Occupation(s) | Athlete, speaker and writer |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Weight | 130 lb (59 kg) |
| Website | www |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Ultramarathon |
| Club | Badgerland Striders |
Early life
editRoy Pirrung was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on July 7, 1948. He graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1966, served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1970 and worked at the Kohler Company from 1972 to 2007.[1]
Career
editHis first race was a marathon at age 32 in 1981, shortly after he kicked a two-pack-a-day cigarette habit after he noticed an obese woman run by his home.[2][3]
In 1997, he was named Ultra Runner of the Year and in 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2012 he was named the masters ultra runner of the year for his stellar seasons.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "The Beginning". Official Website of Roy Pirrung. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
- ^ "Pirrung races toward 1,000th finish line". The Sheboygan Press. April 18, 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
- ^ "He's Such A Good Runner, He's Ultra". Chicago Tribune. May 17, 1990. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
- ^ Held, Tom (November 29, 2007). "Pirrung scores ultra masters award". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
- ^ "Pirrung racks up another national title". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. December 2, 2008. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
External links
edit- Official website
- Roy Pirrung at legacy.USATF.org (archived)