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Four runners from Oracle.
Four runners from Oracle went up to “Hopi-land” to participate in the 44th Annual Louis Tewanima Memorial Foot Race.
The race was held on Labor Day weekend and is dedicated to Louis Tewanima, the first and only Hopi Olympian to represent the United States in the 1908 and 1912 Olympics. Louis set an American record in the 10,000 meters at the 1912 games and won the Silver Medal. The record would stand until 1964 when it was broken by Billy Mills. The race is held on the Hopi Reservation and the Hopi continue to promote Louis’ desire to promote the physical, health and well-being of Native American peoples.
All four Oracle men returned with a medal and fond memories of the kindness and hospitality of the Hopi people. Kenny Huff brought home the Gold in the 10K 50 – 60 age group; Darrell Klesch took the Silver in the 10K 70 – Eternity age group; Chris Hall won the Bronze in the 5K 40 – 50 group and David Jaffrey received a medal for being the oldest runner and finisher at the race. These four runners will be at the Oracle Run on Oct. 21.
Klesch is the Race Director for the Oracle Run which has both a 5K and 10K race this year.
John Hernandez lives in Oracle. He is retired and enjoys writing and traveling. He is active in the Oracle Historical Society. He covers numerous public events, researches historical features and writes business/artist profiles.
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