1957 Pikes Peak Marathon

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Image Number004-948Date1957-08-09DescriptionIn a parking lot filled with cars, Monte Wolford [on right], winner of the 1957 Pikes Peak Marathon with a time of five hours and 15 minutes, shakes hands with 2nd place finisher Jon Jecker who finished in 5 hours and 18 minutes. Wolford [1928-2009] was a Colorado Springs body builder and gym owner who also placed first in the 1956 competition. John Jecker [age 21], had completed his sophomore year at Colorado College at the time of the race. A sign for the Mt. Manitou Scenic Park Incline is visible in the background.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