University of Richmond Athletics
Steve Taylor Receives H. Browning Ross Long Distance Running Merit Award
11/30/2018 | Cross Country
Columbus, Ohio – University of Richmond men's cross country head coach Steve Taylor has been honored by USA Track and Field (USATF) with the H. Browning Ross Long Distance Running Merit Award for his contributions and service to the sport of long distance running. Taylor's efforts were recognized at the USATF Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio Friday night.
The H. Browning Ross Long Distance Running Merit Award is given annually to that individual who has made an outstanding contribution and/or has been of service to the sport of long distance running. It was named in honor of the founder of the AAU LDR committee and the Road Runners Club of America, as well as the first recipient of the award in 1969. The award has been bestowed annually since its inception.
Coach Taylor is the founder of the Collegiate Running Association, along with being the Spider head coach and contributes on several levels to men's long distance running. In addition to years of as an active athlete, decades as a prominent coach and annually contributing at the USATF Annual Meeting, Taylor is a forward-thinker in expanding men's long distance running. His creation of the Collegiate Running Association in 2013 has led to thousands of dollars returning back to student-athletes who are working toward a degree, including the first-ever champion, Paul Chelimo, who went on to medal in the 2016 Olympic 5,000m. Taylor's tireless efforts create opportunities to keep aspiring athletes of both genders in the sport, while leading in creating competitive opportunities for men.
H. Browning Ross is often referred to as the father of long distance running in America. Ross was a lifelong resident of Woodbury, New Jersey. He devoted his life to spreading his love and enthusiasm for long distance running and is often credited as the cornerstone to the development of long distance runners in the USA today.
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The H. Browning Ross Long Distance Running Merit Award is given annually to that individual who has made an outstanding contribution and/or has been of service to the sport of long distance running. It was named in honor of the founder of the AAU LDR committee and the Road Runners Club of America, as well as the first recipient of the award in 1969. The award has been bestowed annually since its inception.
Coach Taylor is the founder of the Collegiate Running Association, along with being the Spider head coach and contributes on several levels to men's long distance running. In addition to years of as an active athlete, decades as a prominent coach and annually contributing at the USATF Annual Meeting, Taylor is a forward-thinker in expanding men's long distance running. His creation of the Collegiate Running Association in 2013 has led to thousands of dollars returning back to student-athletes who are working toward a degree, including the first-ever champion, Paul Chelimo, who went on to medal in the 2016 Olympic 5,000m. Taylor's tireless efforts create opportunities to keep aspiring athletes of both genders in the sport, while leading in creating competitive opportunities for men.
H. Browning Ross is often referred to as the father of long distance running in America. Ross was a lifelong resident of Woodbury, New Jersey. He devoted his life to spreading his love and enthusiasm for long distance running and is often credited as the cornerstone to the development of long distance runners in the USA today.
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