Researching Ted Corbitt
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 259 people with the Corbitt surname? In that year Corbitt was ranked number 3320 for popularity in the UK. |
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The name Ted means "Form of THEODORE. Divine Gift" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Ted Corbitt on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Ted Corbitt and the Corbitt Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 142 people with the Corbitt surname in the UK? Corbitt is now ranked number 3908 for popularity in the UK. |
Corbitt Family History Databases
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Corbitt Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 9115 people with the Corbitt surname in the USA? Corbitt is ranked number 154 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Ted Corbitt
Ted Corbitt
Ted Corbitt (January 31, 1919 – December 12, 2007) was an American long-distance runner and an official of running organizations. Corbitt is often called "the father of long distance running." He was an ultramarathon pioneer, helping to revive interest in the sport in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. New York Times columnist Robert Lipsyte called Corbitt a "spiritual elder of the modern running clan". In a Runner's World feature honoring lifetime achievement, writer Gail Kislevitz called Corbitt a "symbol of durability and longevity".
Corbitt also developed standards to accurately measure courses and certify races. The technique involved the use of a calibrated bicycle and has been adopted worldwide.
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