1957 Pikes Peak Marathon

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Image Number004-946Date1957-08-09DescriptionMonte Wolford races toward the finish line in Manitou Springs during the descent portion of the 1957 Pikes Peak Marathon. He finished the race in first place in five hours and 15 minutes. Wolford [1928-2009] was a Colorado Springs body builder and gym owner who also placed first in the 1956 competition.PhotographerPayne, Stanley L., 1914-1983LocationManitou Springs (Colo.)SubjectRunners (Sports)Running races--Colorado--Pikes PeakRunningNotes Thanks to J Richards of Colorado Springs for background research on this image. CollectionStan Payne PhotographsCredit Line Photograph by Stan Payne, © Gazette. Courtesy of The Gazette and Regional History & Genealogy, Pikes Peak Library District, (image number).PublisherPikes Peak Library DistrictOriginal FormatNegativesPhysical Description4 3/4 x 3 3/4 b&w negative

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1957 Pikes Peak Marathon