Team Hoyt
Team Hoyt | |
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Team Hoyt in Wellesley, Massachusetts, during the 2012 Boston Marathon | |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1977–2014 |
| Known for | Athletic events including the Boston Marathon |
| Dick Hoyt | |
| Full name | Richard Eugene Hoyt Sr. |
| Born | June 1, 1940 Winchester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | March 17, 2021 (aged 80) Holland, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Rick Hoyt | |
| Full name | Richard Eugene Hoyt Jr. |
| Born | January 10, 1962 Holland, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | May 22, 2023 (aged 61) Leicester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Website | https://www.teamhoyt.com |
Team Hoyt was the athletic duo consisting of Dick Hoyt (June 1, 1940 – March 17, 2021) and his son Rick Hoyt (January 10, 1962 – May 22, 2023) from Holland, Massachusetts. The Hoyts competed together in marathons—including over 30 editions of the Boston Marathon—and Ironman Triathlons. Rick had cerebral palsy. During competition, Dick pulled Rick in a boat during swims, carried him in a seat in the front of a bicycle, and pushed him in a wheelchair as they ran. Team Hoyt were inducted to the Ironman Hall of Fame and were recipients of ESPN's Jimmy V Award.