Category: History and events
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Reflections on Arthur Tudhope
Somewhere up in heaven, probably at a track meet, two best friends are rejoicing at the announcement of men’s track and field being reinstated at the University of Vermont. One of the “old timers” is Archie Post, the long time cross country and track and field coach at UVM. The other “fella” is Art Tudhope,…
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A Running Tradition: the Green Mountain Marathon celebrates 35 years
This October will be the 35th running of the Green Mountain Marathon, a race that has metamorphosed over three decades, with four venue and three name changes. In its early years, it was called the Green Mountain Athletic Association Marathon. The race was held in October in Colchester on a two-loop course that included a…
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35th Anniversary Running Race Honors Former Coach
Prior to the start of the 1969 cross-country season, the University of Vermont’s new cross-country coach, Bill Nedde, was looking for a meet for his team to begin the season. After talking to his assistant coach, Ed Kusiak, the two decided to put on a five-mile road race that would not only kick off the…