Team Hoyt
Team Hoyt was Dick Hoyt (June 1, 1940 – March 17, 2021) and his son Rick Hoyt (January 10, 1962 – May 22, 2023 ) from Holland, Massachusetts. The Hoyts competed together in marathons—including over 30 editions of the Boston Marathon—and Ironman Triathlons. Rick had cerebral palsy. During competition, Dick pulled Rick in a boat during swims, carried him in a seat in the front of a bicycle, and pushed him in a wheelchair as they ran. Team Hoyt were inducted to the Ironman Hall of Fame and were recipients of ESPN's Jimmy V Award.
Team Hoyt | |
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Team Hoyt in Wellesley, Massachusetts, during the 2012 Boston Marathon | |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1977–2014 |
| Known for | Athletic events including the Boston Marathon |
| Dick Hoyt | |
| Full name | Richard Eugene Hoyt Sr. |
| Born | June 1, 1940 Winchester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | March 17, 2021 (aged 80) Holland, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Rick Hoyt | |
| Full name | Richard Eugene Hoyt Jr. |
| Born | January 10, 1962 Holland, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | May 22, 2023 (aged 61) Leicester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Website | https://www.teamhoyt.com |
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