Team Hoyt

Team Hoyt
NationalityAmerican
Years active1977–2014
Known forAthletic events including the Boston Marathon
Dick Hoyt
Full nameRichard Eugene Hoyt Sr.
Born(1940-06-01)June 1, 1940
Winchester, Massachusetts, U.S.[1]
DiedMarch 17, 2021(2021-03-17) (aged 80)
Holland, Massachusetts, U.S.
Rick Hoyt
Full nameRichard Eugene Hoyt Jr.
Born(1962-01-10)January 10, 1962
Holland, Massachusetts, U.S.[2]
DiedMay 22, 2023(2023-05-22) (aged 61)
Leicester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Websitehttps://www.teamhoyt.com

Team Hoyt was the athletic duo consisting of Dick Hoyt (June 1, 1940 – March 17, 2021) and his son Rick Hoyt (January 10, 1962 – May 22, 2023[3] ) 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.

  1. ^ Mather, Victor (March 18, 2021). "Dick Hoyt, Who Ran Marathons While Pushing His Son, Dies at 80". The New York Times. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "Dick Hoyt, Race by Race, A Father Lifts His Son" cerebralpalsy.org
  3. ^ Andersen, Travis (2023). "Boston Marathon Legand Rick Hoyt Dies at 61". Boston Globe. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)