Greater Boston Track Club
Appearance
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The Greater Boston Track Club (usually abbreviated GBTC), a nonprofit organization, was started in 1973 by Jack McDonald in Boston, Massachusetts to provide coaching for runners looking to remain competitive beyond their collegiate running careers.[1]
During the past 30 years, the club has provided coaching and support to Olympic qualifiers, Boston Marathon victors, national cross-country champions, and national and world championship participants. It has also offered runners of all ages and abilities the opportunity to achieve their personal and team goals.
Sponsored events
[edit]- GBTC Indoor Track and Field Invitational – Annually held in January at Harvard Indoor Track, Cambridge, Massachusetts[citation needed]
- GBTC Cross-country Invitational – Annually held in September at Elm Bank Park, Wellesley, Massachusetts[citation needed]
Notable alumni
[edit]List of notable Greater Boston Track Club athletes and coaches
- Ayanna Alexander[2]
- Bruce Bickford[3]
- Jack Fultz[4]
- Samyr Lainé[5]
- Greg Meyer[3]
- Pete Pfitzinger[3]
- Anna Pierce[6]
- Bill Rodgers[3]
- Alberto Salazar[3]
- Bill Squires[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Ryan, Bob (28 December 1973). "Last Mile At Fargo Ends With Flourish". Sports. The Boston Globe. p. 23.
- ^ "Ayanna Alexander". Olympedia.
- ^ a b c d e f Clerici, Paul (2004). "Bill Squires and the Greater Boston Track Club". American Track and Field. Vol. 11, no. 5 – via Tracksmith.
- ^ Harvin, Al (6 July 1981). "Rodgers Pressed in 10,000-Meter Victory". The New York Times.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Bob (13 July 2009). "GBTC Women Win US Track & Field Club Championship". New England Runner.
- ^ "Greater Boston Track Club Named USA Track & Field - New England Athletes of the Month for July" (PDF). USA Track and Field New England. 15 August 2006.