Roy Pirrung
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | July 7, 1948 Sheboygan, Wisconsin |
| Residence | Plymouth, Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Athlete, speaker and writer |
| Years active | 1981-present |
| Height | 5'6" |
| Weight | 130 lb (59 kg) |
| Website | www |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Ultramarathon |
| Club | Badgerland Striders |
Roy Pirrung (born July 7, 1948) is an American ultramarathoner, middle and long-distance runner,
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Early life
Roy Pirrung was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on July 7, 1948. He graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1966 and worked at the Kohler Company from 1972 to 2007.[1]
Career
His first race was 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 2007, he was named the masters ultra runner of the year for his stellar campaign in the 2007 season.[4] Pirrung earned the title of best masters ultra man by dominating his age group in 2008, in championship races from 50 miles to 24 hours.[5]
References
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External links
- Official website
- Roy Pirrung profile at USA Track & Field
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by
Chad Ricklefs and Mark Godale
|
Masters Ultrarunners of the Year (Men's winner) 2012 |
Succeeded by Joe Fejes |
