The Man Who Saved New York From Bankruptcy Extending the Prestigious Marathon Beyond Central Park
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Runners Who Have Designs of The Current New York Marathon Route Seem To Have Little Knowledge Of A Man Named Ted Corbitt, Who Made A Significant Contribution To Extending And Perpetuating The Marathon's History. To Learn More, Follow The Story.
First African American Olympian
Ted shattered the racial barrier on the world stage by becoming the first African American to represent the United States in the Olympic marathon. In 1952, upon his return from the Olympics, he donated a pin and a shoe to a historical society as a memento.
Among the PIonEERs
Ted Was Among The First Participants In The 1970 New York City Marathon. He Wore Bib Number 1 Among The 55 Runners And Finished Fifth With A Time Of 2:44:15, just 15 Minutes Behind The Winner. Throughout His Career, He Held The American Record In The Marathon For The 20, 40, And 50 Km Events.
Saved the City from bankruptcy
In 1976, When The City Was Facing Financial Challenges And was On The Brink Of Bankruptcy, Ted Created The Idea Of Transforming The Race Into A Five-Borough Competition, Extending It To Cover The Entire City. He Personally Measured The Route And Played A Key Role In Expanding The Track To What We Know Today.
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