162: Sandy Kiddy – Pioneer Ultrarunner (1936-2018)

Ultrarunning History by Davy Crockett

Aug 17, 202419:41Sports & Recreation

By Davy Crockett Sandra "Sandy" Jean (Mackey) Kiddy (1936-2018) of Rancho Mirage, California was the first woman to be inducted into the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. She paved the way for women in ultrarunning set...

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