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Editorial
June 5, 1933
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Reprinted editorial from N.Y. World-Telegram honors Dan O'Leary, Irish-American walking champion who died at 91, recounting his feats like defeating Weston in 1876, walking 300,000 miles, his philosophy, and the sport's ongoing legacy exemplified by a young Olympian.
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An Olympian of the Road
N. Y. World-Telegram
Dan O'Leary failed to achieve the
110-year-old record he had set for
himself. But he had made a gallant
bid when a premature illness defeat-
ed him. He died Monday in a Cali-
fornia hospital. He was nearing 91.
In this era, when men are consider-
ed aged at 60, Dan O'Leary was just
one of the "almost forgotten." More
than half a century ago he won fame
and comparative fortune as a walker.
In 1876 he wrested the championshi:
from the great Edward Payson Wes-
ton. He had walked for pleasure and
profit, some 300,000 miles--twelve
times around the earth--when his
fatal illness overtook him.
O'Leary, Irish born but an Ameri-
can from his nineteenth year, was a
philosopher as well as walker--per-
haps as a consequence. "If your mind
is depressed," he said "your feet stay
behind." He believed in symmetry and
co-ordination. A foot too small is as
bad as a little head.
The heel-and-toe trait is not wholly
lost.
Last year a little 19-year-old Eng-
lishman did the 50,000-meter walk at
the Los Angeles Olympiad--about
thirty-one miles--in less than five
hours. O'Leary's greatest feat was
100 miles in 18 hours, 55 minutes and
40 seconds. Until recently he took a
daily jaunt of "twenty miles or so."
At going on 91 a twenty-mile ex-
ercise stint may be considered at least
a testimonial.
Editorials printed below show the
trend of thought by other editors.
They are published without regard
to whether they agree or disagree
with The Tribune's policies.
An Olympian of the Road
N. Y. World-Telegram
Dan O'Leary failed to achieve the
110-year-old record he had set for
himself. But he had made a gallant
bid when a premature illness defeat-
ed him. He died Monday in a Cali-
fornia hospital. He was nearing 91.
In this era, when men are consider-
ed aged at 60, Dan O'Leary was just
one of the "almost forgotten." More
than half a century ago he won fame
and comparative fortune as a walker.
In 1876 he wrested the championshi:
from the great Edward Payson Wes-
ton. He had walked for pleasure and
profit, some 300,000 miles--twelve
times around the earth--when his
fatal illness overtook him.
O'Leary, Irish born but an Ameri-
can from his nineteenth year, was a
philosopher as well as walker--per-
haps as a consequence. "If your mind
is depressed," he said "your feet stay
behind." He believed in symmetry and
co-ordination. A foot too small is as
bad as a little head.
The heel-and-toe trait is not wholly
lost.
Last year a little 19-year-old Eng-
lishman did the 50,000-meter walk at
the Los Angeles Olympiad--about
thirty-one miles--in less than five
hours. O'Leary's greatest feat was
100 miles in 18 hours, 55 minutes and
40 seconds. Until recently he took a
daily jaunt of "twenty miles or so."
At going on 91 a twenty-mile ex-
ercise stint may be considered at least
a testimonial.
What sub-type of article is it?
Sports Tribute
Biographical Obituary
What keywords are associated?
Dan O'leary
Walking Champion
Pedestrianism
Heel And Toe
Olympiad
Edward Payson Weston
What entities or persons were involved?
Dan O'leary
Edward Payson Weston
N.Y. World Telegram
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Tribute To Dan O'leary's Life As A Walking Champion
Stance / Tone
Admiring And Nostalgic
Key Figures
Dan O'leary
Edward Payson Weston
N.Y. World Telegram
Key Arguments
Dan O'leary Failed To Reach 110 But Made A Gallant Bid Before Dying At Nearly 91 From Illness
He Won Fame Over Half A Century Ago By Defeating Edward Payson Weston In 1876 For The Walking Championship
O'leary Walked 300,000 Miles For Pleasure And Profit
As A Philosopher, He Believed A Depressed Mind Hinders Feet And Emphasized Symmetry In Body Parts
The Heel And Toe Trait Persists, As Shown By A 19 Year Old Englishman's 50,000 Meter Walk At The Los Angeles Olympiad
O'leary's Greatest Feat Was 100 Miles In 18 Hours 55 Minutes 40 Seconds
He Maintained Daily 20 Mile Walks Until Recently