{"id":1757,"date":"2023-10-24T17:20:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T17:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/storypress.site\/?p=1757"},"modified":"2023-10-24T17:20:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T17:20:58","slug":"rick-hoyt-beloved-boston-marathon-icon-dies-after-complications-with-his-respiratory-system-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/storypress.site\/?p=1757","title":{"rendered":"Rick Hoyt, beloved Boston Marathon icon, dies after \u2018complications with his respiratory system\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Beloved Boston Marathon legend Rick Hoyt, known for racing in a wheelchair pushed by his father, Dick Hoyt, has passed away at 61 due to respiratory complications. The Hoyt family announced his sad demise, noting their deep sorrow.<\/p>\n<p>In 1977, Rick, who had cerebral palsy and was quadriplegic, expressed his desire to join a charity run. This marked the start of their incredible journey. Competing in 32 Boston Marathons and more than 1,100 endurance events, including six Ironman Triathlons and a 3,735-mile cross-country bike ride in 1992, their accomplishments were inspiring.<\/p>\n<p>Dick retired in 2014, while Rick continued until 2021. His father\u2019s passing and residing in a 24-hour care facility influenced his decision. Rick\u2019s impact extended beyond racing; his mother, Judy Hoyt, advocated for inclusive education, and the Hoyt Foundation promoted normalcy for young people with disabilities through sports.<\/p>\n<p>Rick Hoyt\u2019s legacy as an icon in road racing and triathlons, inspiring countless individuals with disabilities to dream and achieve, will endure. Rest in peace, Rick Hoyt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beloved Boston Marathon legend Rick Hoyt, known for racing in a wheelchair pushed by his father, Dick Hoyt, has passed away at 61 due to respiratory complications&#8230;. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1757","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-finance"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Rick Hoyt, beloved Boston Marathon icon, dies after \u2018complications with his respiratory system\u2019 - Story<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/storypress.site\/?p=1757\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Rick Hoyt, beloved Boston Marathon icon, dies after \u2018complications with his respiratory system\u2019 - 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