Tripti Joshi (Editor)

Roy Pirrung

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Nationality
  
American

Website
  
www.roypirrung.com

Years active
  
1981-present

Name
  
Roy Pirrung

Height
  
5'6"

Residence
  
Plymouth

Weight
  
130 lb (59 kg)


Born
  
July 7, 1948 (age 76) (
1948-07-07
)

Occupation
  
Athlete, speaker and writer

Roy Pirrung (born July 7, 1948) is an American ultramarathoner, middle and long-distance runner,

Contents

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.

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.

In 2007, he was named the masters ultra runner of the year for his stellar campaign in the 2007 season. 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.

References

Roy Pirrung Wikipedia


Similar Topics