Boston Marathon Icon Rick Hoyt Dies at 61

Rick Hoyt, who was pushed in a wheelchair by his father in 32 Boston Marathon races, died at the age of 61 due to complications with his respiratory system.
Rick had cerebral palsy that left him a quadriplegic, and his father, Dick, who passed away in March 2021, ran their first Boston Marathon in 1980 with a custom racing chair for Rick.
The father-son duo completed more than 1,000 marathons, duathlons and triathlons, according to the Team Hoyt website.
Rick Hoyt was a 36-time Boston Marathon finisher and became an icon in the road race and triathlon worlds for over 40 years, inspiring millions of people with disabilities to believe in themselves, set goals and accomplish extraordinary things.
A memorial race honoring Dick Hoyt is scheduled for this weekend but may be postponed.