Ron Daws
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Ron Daws was a runner
and 1968 Summer Olympics men's marathon athlete. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
, he also competed at the 1967 Pan-American Games marathon and finished first in the National AAU Marathon
also in 1967 on June 11.
Daws was a friend of Steve Hoag and married to Lorraine Moller
in the 1980s, who he later divorced.
In 1984, Daws appeared on The Mary Hanson Show (named after his wife, Mary Hanson
, who he married in October 1991). Daws died of a heart attack in 1992. In honor of his death, in 1993, the MDRA Ron Daws 25K in Minneapolis was renamed after him.
Runner
A runner is a person who runs.Runner may also refer to:- Arts and music :* Runner, a film by the British artist Ravi Deepres* Runner , a short-lived British rock band, formed in 1978* Runner , a Marvel Comics character...
and 1968 Summer Olympics men's marathon athlete. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
, he also competed at the 1967 Pan-American Games marathon and finished first in the National AAU Marathon
Amateur Athletic Union
The Amateur Athletic Union is one of the largest non-profit volunteer sports organizations in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs.-History:The AAU was founded in 1888 to...
also in 1967 on June 11.
Daws was a friend of Steve Hoag and married to Lorraine Moller
Lorraine Moller
Lorraine Mary Moller is a former athlete from New Zealand who competed in track athletics and later specialised in the marathon. Moller's international career lasted over 20 years and included three Commonwealth and four Olympic Games...
in the 1980s, who he later divorced.
In 1984, Daws appeared on The Mary Hanson Show (named after his wife, Mary Hanson
Mary Hanson
Mary Hanson is an American television presenter and host of The Mary Hanson Show. The show, which is broadcast from the Twin Cities in Minnesota, premiered in 1980 and focuses on social and health issues.- Background :...
, who he married in October 1991). Daws died of a heart attack in 1992. In honor of his death, in 1993, the MDRA Ron Daws 25K in Minneapolis was renamed after him.
Publications
- Self-Made Olympian, Anderson World, 1977, ISBN 9780890371039
- "Marathon Training" (article), Marathoner, Spring 1978
- Running Your Best: The Committed Runner's Guide to Training and Racing, Stephen Greene Press, 1985, ISBN 9780828905596
External links
- Ron Daws, The Souhrada Family Website, retrieved 20 April 2010