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Individual. William Henry Rodgers (born December 23, 1947) is an American runner, Olympian, and former record holder in the marathon. Rodgers is best known for his four victories in both the Boston Marathon, including three straight from 1978 to 1980, and 4 straight wins in the New York City Marathon, between 1976 and 1979.
Dec 6, 2022 · Bill Rodgers won the Boston Marathon four times, including his first in 1975, and will be honored at The Tradition gala. He talks about his running career, the sport's global appeal, and his love for Boston.
Learn about Bill Rodgers, the legendary runner who won four major marathons and inspired many fans. Read his career highlights, training secrets, and advice for younger runners.
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For a decade, Bill Rodgers was an indomitable force on the U.S. and world road-racing scene. He is a four-time winner of both the New York City Marathon and the Boston Marathon, set many American records (several of which still stand), and was the year’s top-ranked marathoner in the world three times.
Apr 8, 2015 · Forty years ago, 27-year-old Boston College graduate student Bill Rodgers surprised the running world—and himself—by winning the 1975 Boston Marathon. His 2:09:55 was a course and American record.
Mar 14, 2021 · Learn how Bill Rodgers went from college dropout to four-time Boston Marathon winner and three-time New York Marathon winner. Discover his journey, challenges, and achievements in this Sports History Weekly article.
Dec 10, 2013 · Bill Rodgers has two nicknames: "King of the Roads" and "Boston Billy." In his prime, the late 1970s and early 1980s, Rodgers won four Boston and four New York City marathons—a record that may ...
