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Lead Stories: Friday, November 21, 2008

Sydney Wooderson, legendary distance runner, dies at 92

Posted January 13th, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Hariz Siddiqui

Section: News & Results

Looks can be deceiving. One quick glimpse at runner Sydney Wooderson would likely cause comparisons to Woody Allen rather than a world-class athlete. Despite his small stature and wiry frame, Wooderson was one of the most impressive personalities in amateur running history.

Living to the age of 92, an impressive feat in-and-of itself, he was able to fill his life with an extensive list of accomplishments. By his early 20s a young Sydney was already breaking records in events of varying lengths.

Wooderson was a breakthrough performer in 880yard, 1500m, and 5000m races. Not only did he run in short and mid distances, but he also proved to be a praiseworthy competitor in long range running by taking the national cross-country title, a nine-mile race, late in his running career.
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