I learned just now that George Conway, who became a record-setting
racewalker when in his 80s and added a bright presence to many of our
events in the 1980s and 1990s, died Sunday at age 103.
I learned just now that George Conway, who became a record-setting racewalker when in his 80s and added a bright presence to many of our events in the 1980s...
c_mansbach@...
Oct 18, 2006 9:25 pm
One of my fondest memories in race walking was the weekend we spent in Niagara Falls at the National 10k about 13 years ago. George was part of the large...
J. Light
jolt47@...
Oct 18, 2006 10:35 pm
I'm sorry to hear this. I met George at Niagra Falls(Nat ional10k in 1987 when I started racewalking). He was 84 and set an age group record. I was impressed...
George was also one of the three N.E.W. members that took the National Team Championship at Niagara! He was quite an inspiration to all of us. -- Justin...
I remember that day in Niagara Falls too, Joe. George complained that Justin wanted to walk further than he (George) really wanted to. It doesn't seem to...
I remember when he turned 90 on Nov. 22, 1992. We were having our annual season-ending 10K in West Concord that day, with George watching from Tom's porch. As...
c_mansbach@...
Oct 19, 2006 2:05 am
I was still a mere runner then, and I never met George Conway. I wish I had. Bill Harriman ... From: Thomas Knatt To: newalkers@yahoogroups.com Sent:...