168: Old Sport Campana (1836-1906) – Part One

Ultrarunning History by Davy Crockett

Jan 3, 202526:32Sports & Recreation

By Davy Crockett Peter Napoleon Campana (1836-1906), of Bridgeport, Connecticut, known as "Old Sport," was recognized as the most popular and entertaining “clown” of ultrarunning. It was said of him, "Campana kicks up hi...

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