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Senior Writer Jeff Benjamin has written for almost 40 years for RunBlogRun! The Former President of the Staten Island AC & was the 5th man scorer for his 1982 Susan Wagner High School NYC XC City Championship team. Also a member of the College of Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame for XC, Jeff is also a retired NYC DOE history teacher. Some of Jeff's subjects have included Sebastian Coe, Eamonn Coghlan, Matt Centrowitz, Billy Mills, Joe Newton, Tom Fleming, Bill Rodgers, Abel Kiviat, Frank Shorter, Rod Dixon and Carl Lewis as well as Book Reviews and articles covering track meets and races primarily in the Northeast U.S. and beyond.

Jeff has also covered Track & Field events at the 1996, 2016 & 2024 Olympic Games as well as the 2022 World T&F Championships in Eugene, Oregon. A noted T&F historian and chronicler of the athletic achievements of Jim Thorpe, Jeff helped with the restoration of Thorpe to the official IOC 1912 Record Books.

In 2023 Jeff was honored with the awarded the prestigious James Dunaway memorial award for excellence in Track and Field journalism by the Track and Field Writers Association.

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“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe”, Part 6, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film! Sixth In A Series – The Jim Thorpe Memorial, A Surreal & Awestruck Visit To The Haunted Legacy Of Jim Thorpe

by Jeff Benjamin

March 31, 2022

"BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe", whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood...

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe” The Fifth In A Series Of Pieces On Jim Thorpe, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film! Questions For The Two-Time Olympic Decathlon Gold Medalist Ashton Eaton!

by Jeff Benjamin

March 31, 2022

Eugene 2012, Ashton Eaton and Coach Harry Marra, photo by The Shoe Addicts Ashton Eaton is an Olympic icon. Like...

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe”, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film! Fourth In A Series – Traveling To The Grassroots Carlisle PA Jim Thorpe Legacy Center -Wardecker’s – A Photo Essay!

by Jeff Benjamin

June 1, 2022

L-R, Jack Benjamin, Fred Wardecker, Jeff Benjamin L-R, Jack Benjamin, Tom Benjey, Jeff Benjamin This is the 4th piece in...

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe” The Third In A Series Of Pieces On Jim Thorpe, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film! The Rise And Challenges of Dan O’Brien!

by Jeff Benjamin

March 31, 2022

Jeff Benjamin with Dan O'Brien, photo in the Jeff Benjamin collection Jeff Benjamin is a history teacher by day and...

July 27th, 1985 – The Night Of Steve Cram’s 3:46 Dream Mile!

by Jeff Benjamin

March 31, 2022

The Dream Mile, July 27, 1985, copyright Sports Illustrated The Dream Mile, July 27, 1985, Steve Cram, copyright Sports Illustrated...

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe” The Second In A Series Of Pieces On Jim Thorpe, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film!, Setting The Jim Thorpe Standard With Martin Sensmeier

by Jeff Benjamin

June 1, 2022

Jim Thorpe, photo: Olympics.org Jim Thorpe Actor Martin Sensmeir in Carlisle PA, photos courtesy of Martin Sensmeir Jim Thorpe Biographer...

August 12th, 1975 – The 45th Anniversary Of John Walker’s 3:49.4 World Record Mile Race!!

by Jeff Benjamin

March 31, 2022

John Walker sets a new WR of 3:49.4, on 12 August 1975, in Goteborg, Sweden, photo by bringbackthemile.com John Walker...

Catching Up With World Champion Emma Coburn!

by Jeff Benjamin

March 31, 2022

Emma Coburn is the 2016 Olympic bonze medalist in the steeplechase. In 2017, Emma shocked many, and brilliantly took the...

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe” The First In A Series Of Pieces On Jim Thorpe, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film!

by Jeff Benjamin

May 31, 2022

Jim Thorpe is an American icon. His involvement in baseball, American football, and athletics, showed the athletic talent he possessed....

Running Legend Rod Dixon is Turning 70! A Photo/Video Salute Along With 7 Questions For The Upcoming New Zealand septuagenarian! Great!

by Jeff Benjamin

March 31, 2022

The 1983 NYC Maathon! Rod Dixon and the author, Jeff Benjamin, KIDS Marathon Let me tell you a secret. Rod...

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Jeff Benjamin

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe”, Part 6, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film! Sixth In A Series – The Jim Thorpe Memorial, A Surreal & Awestruck Visit To The Haunted Legacy Of Jim Thorpe

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe” The Fifth In A Series Of Pieces On Jim Thorpe, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film! Questions For The Two-Time Olympic Decathlon Gold Medalist Ashton Eaton!

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe”, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film! Fourth In A Series – Traveling To The Grassroots Carlisle PA Jim Thorpe Legacy Center -Wardecker’s – A Photo Essay!

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe” The Third In A Series Of Pieces On Jim Thorpe, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film! The Rise And Challenges of Dan O’Brien!

July 27th, 1985 – The Night Of Steve Cram’s 3:46 Dream Mile!

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe” The Second In A Series Of Pieces On Jim Thorpe, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film!, Setting The Jim Thorpe Standard With Martin Sensmeier

August 12th, 1975 – The 45th Anniversary Of John Walker’s 3:49.4 World Record Mile Race!!

Catching Up With World Champion Emma Coburn!

“BRIGHT PATH STRONG -The Resiliency Of Jim Thorpe” The First In A Series Of Pieces On Jim Thorpe, whose life and legacy will soon be presented in an upcoming Hollywood film!

Running Legend Rod Dixon is Turning 70! A Photo/Video Salute Along With 7 Questions For The Upcoming New Zealand septuagenarian! Great!

Clyde Hart’s Guide to 400 meter training (from 1996 Super Clinic Notes/World Coaches Notes)

Noah Lyles, The Clock Doesn’t Lie

2025 Spring Racing/Training Program, April 11, 2025, week 4, day 5, fourth week of year, Friday is an easy day!

Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

Mondo Duplantis and the Jump that made him the greatest of all time

What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

My Five Biggest Takeaways from the Men’s Olympic Trials Marathon, by Oliver Hinson

Frank Shorter’s Tribute to Jeff Galloway

Torun 2026, Day One: Best Quotes, Surprise of the Day, Stats of the Day

Team GB Day 1 round-up in Torun

2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Saturday, March 21, 2026, Week 1 Day 6, a day at the races…

Jordan Anthony was the star on Day One of the World Athletics Championships

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Torun 2026, Day One: Best Quotes, Surprise of the Day, Stats of the Day

Team GB Day 1 round-up in Torun

2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Saturday, March 21, 2026, Week 1 Day 6, a day at the races…

Jordan Anthony was the star on Day One of the World Athletics Championships

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