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The course for the first Bloomsday was 8 miles long. The race began at 1:30 p.m. and the temperature was 81 degrees. Cars were allowed on the course with the runners. Olympic medalist Frank Shorter won the men’s race and Joan Ullyot won the women’s race. There were 1198 finishers.
Don Kardong's guess at the names of the runners pictured from left to right are: 1-?, 2-Tim Riley, 3-Rick Riley, 4-Ken Bell, 5-?, 6-Gerry Lindgren, 7-Phil Burkwist, 8-?, 9-Bob Islitt, 10-Scott Knoblich, 11-Jim Johnson, 12-Don Kardong,13-Mark Anderson, 14-Bob Maplestone, 15-Frank Shorter, 16-?, 17-Herm Atlins.
Photo is Copyright & Property of Cecil J. Williams, Pullman Washington. 8x10 and larger reprints are available by request. |
