William Riley, 74, Centerville, MA

William Riley, 74
  • 20:03 for 5K in 2008
  • 2007 USATF Masters Runner of the Year, 70-74 division
  • Known as "Cape Cod's Ironman"
  • Has consistently won his age division in races around New England for decades
  • Five-time Outstanding Athlete of the Year winner as recognized by USATF
  • Has been ranked #1 in the country in his age group six times since 1997
  • Six-time winner of the National Triathlon Championships
  • Four-time winner of the National Duathlon Championships
  • Has completed more than 40 marathons around the country with a PR of 2:44
  • Began running at age 40
  • Won the USA Masters Half Marathon Championships 70-74 division with a time of 1 hour, 33 minutes
  • June 2010: Riley won his age division in the USA Mountain Running Championships at the Mt. Washington Road Race
  • USATF Long Distance Running Athlete of the Year for 2010 in his age group of 70-74
  • Member of the Boston Athletic Association Running Club and the Cape Cod Athletic Club

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