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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 has competed in 10 races this year. He will be honored at The Tradition gala for his contributions to running as a sport and a community.
Apr 21, 2024 · Learn how Bill Rodgers rose from a slacker college student to a four-time Boston Marathon champion and a four-time New York Marathon winner. Discover his journey, his challenges, his achievements, and his legacy in this comprehensive article.
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...
Bill Rodgers. Boston and Beyond. 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.
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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...
May 5, 2009 · Nearly 30 years had passed since Bill Rodgers won his fourth and final Boston Marathon. Those memorable victories—along with an endearing, flaky manner—made him the most popular American...
