Tom Fleming (athlete)
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Tom Fleming is an American
runner who won the 1973 and 1975 New York City Marathon
. He was also a two time runner-up in the Boston Marathon
in 1973 and 1974 and finished six times in the top ten in the BAA marathon. Fleming was the winner of the Cleveland, Toronto, Los Angeles, Jersey Shore (3 times) and Washington DC marathons in the 1970s. Gained personal best of 2:12:05 in Boston Marathon 1975. Awarded the United Nations Peace Medal in 1977.
He was quoted as saying "Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not. When you race him, he will win."
He is the coach and founder of the three-time USA National Cross Country Champions Nike Running Room in Bloomfield, New Jersey
(1990, 1991, 1992).
Fleming is a teacher and head coach of the varsity cross country, indoor and outdoor track & field teams at the Montclair Kimberley Academy.
For twelve years Tom was the meet director for the famous Sunset Classic 5 mile road race in his hometown of Bloomfield, NJ. This race raises money for Special Needs Children in the Bloomfield school system.
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runner who won the 1973 and 1975 New York City Marathon
New York City Marathon
The New York City Marathon is a major annual marathon that courses through the five boroughs of New York City. It is one of the largest marathons in the world, with 45,103 finishers in 2010...
. He was also a two time runner-up in the Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics, the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest...
in 1973 and 1974 and finished six times in the top ten in the BAA marathon. Fleming was the winner of the Cleveland, Toronto, Los Angeles, Jersey Shore (3 times) and Washington DC marathons in the 1970s. Gained personal best of 2:12:05 in Boston Marathon 1975. Awarded the United Nations Peace Medal in 1977.
He was quoted as saying "Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not. When you race him, he will win."
He is the coach and founder of the three-time USA National Cross Country Champions Nike Running Room in Bloomfield, New Jersey
Bloomfield, New Jersey
Bloomfield is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 47,315. It surrounds the Bloomfield Green Historic District.-History:...
(1990, 1991, 1992).
Fleming is a teacher and head coach of the varsity cross country, indoor and outdoor track & field teams at the Montclair Kimberley Academy.
Montclair Kimberley Academy
Montclair Kimberley Academy, abbreviated "MKA", is a private coeducational day school located in Montclair, New Jersey, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Thomas W. Nammack became the school's fourth Headmaster in July 2005...
For twelve years Tom was the meet director for the famous Sunset Classic 5 mile road race in his hometown of Bloomfield, NJ. This race raises money for Special Needs Children in the Bloomfield school system.
Achievements
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1973 | Boston Marathon Boston Marathon The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics, the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest... |
Boston Boston Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had... , United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
2nd | Marathon | 2:17:46 |
New York City Marathon New York City Marathon The New York City Marathon is a major annual marathon that courses through the five boroughs of New York City. It is one of the largest marathons in the world, with 45,103 finishers in 2010... |
New York, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:21:54 | |
1974 | Boston Marathon Boston Marathon The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics, the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest... |
Boston Boston Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had... , United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
2nd | Marathon | 2:14:26 |
1975 | New York City Marathon New York City Marathon The New York City Marathon is a major annual marathon that courses through the five boroughs of New York City. It is one of the largest marathons in the world, with 45,103 finishers in 2010... |
New York, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:19:27 |
1978 | Cleveland Marathon Cleveland Marathon The Cleveland Marathon is an annual marathon in Cleveland, Ohio. The course begins at the corner of St. Clair and 9th and participants have eight hours in which to finish the race. The first edition was held in 1978. A half marathon , and 10K, including a Corporate Team Challenge, are held... |
Cleveland, United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
1st | Marathon | 2:15:02 |
1981 | Los Angeles Marathon Los Angeles Marathon The Honda LA Marathon is an annual running event held each spring in Los Angeles, California. The 26.219 mile footrace, inspired by the success of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, has been contested every year since 1986... |
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1st | Marathon | 2:13:14 |