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In 1970 Fred Lebow organized the first New York City Marathon, which was run entirely in Central Park with only 127 participants. Lebow used his own money (300 dollars) to purchase prizes for the first ten people to cross the finish line. In 1976 the Marathon was re-routed to travel through the streets of all five of New York's boroughs. The race now attracts more than 30,000 runners each year, and is supported by major corporate sponsors.
Lebow envisioned the New York City Marathon as a race for everyone -- men and women of every color, creed and country, regardless of ability. Each runner seeks his or her own goal -- whether to win, to achieve a personal best, or simply to finish.
Lebow served as president of the New York Road Runners club from 1972 until his retirement in 1993, after which he was feted by Mayor Giuliani at a Gracie Mansion reception. Under Lebow's direction the NYRRC instituted programs and events which popularized running and helped provide a safe atmosphere in Central Park. The NYRRC flourished and became the largest running club in the world.
The sixth of seven children, he was born Fischel Lebowitz in Arad, Romania on June 3, 1932. In his youth he hid from the Nazis and later fled from the Communists, making brief stops in England, Ireland, Czechoslovakia and other European countries before settling in the United States. After moving to New York City, Lebow embarked on a successful career in the garment and textile industry.
To honor Lebow's vision and work Daniel Mitrovich created the New York City Marathon Tribute Committee and commissioned this sculpture. This life-sized bronze sculpture depicts Fred Lebow (1932–1994), who is best remembered as the founder of the world-renowned New York City Marathon and longtime president of the New York Road Runners Club.
In 1970 Fred Lebow organized the first New York City Marathon, which was run entirely in Central Park with only 127 participants. Lebow used his own money (300 dollars) to purchase prizes for the first ten people to cross the finish line. In 1976 the Marathon was re-routed to travel through the streets of all five of New York's boroughs. The race now attracts more than 30,000 runners each year, and is supported by major corporate sponsors.
Lebow envisioned the New York City Marathon as a race for everyone -- men and women of every color, creed and country, regardless of ability. Each runner seeks his or her own goal -- whether to win, to achieve a personal best, or simply to finish.
Lebow served as president of the New York Road Runners club from 1972 until his retirement in 1993, after which he was feted by Mayor Giuliani at a Gracie Mansion reception. Under Lebow's direction the NYRRC instituted programs and events which popularized running and helped provide a safe atmosphere in Central Park. The NYRRC flourished and became the largest running club in the world.
The sixth of seven children, he was born Fischel Lebowitz in Arad, Romania on June 3, 1932. In his youth he hid from the Nazis and later fled from the Communists, making brief stops in England, Ireland, Czechoslovakia and other European countries before settling in the United States. After moving to New York City, Lebow embarked on a successful career in the garment and textile industry.
To honor Lebow's vision and work Daniel Mitrovich created the New York City Marathon Tribute Committee and commissioned this sculpture. This life-sized bronze sculpture depicts Fred Lebow (1932–1994), who is best remembered as the founder of the world-renowned New York City Marathon and longtime president of the New York Road Runners Club.
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