Bill Rodgers (runner)

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.

Bill Rodgers
Rodgers at the Amsterdam Marathon in 1977
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Henry Rodgers
Born (1947-12-23) December 23, 1947
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight130 lb (59 kg)
Sport
SportLong-distance running
ClubGreater Boston Track Club
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)5000 meters: 13:42.00
10,000 meters: 28:04.42
Half marathon: 1:04:55
Marathon: 2:09:27
Medal record
Representing  United States
World Cross Country Championships
1975 RabatIndividual
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