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January 19, 2023

USATF Long Island mourns the loss of Bob Hersh

The Long Island Association is sad to report the passing of Bob Hersh on Wednesday January 18, 2023 at North Shore University Hospital - Long Island, NY.

Bob was the Long Island Association's Law and Legislation Chairman and a member of association delegation to the national convention.

Bob had an extraordinary career from statistician at the Millrose Games to a member of the USATF Rules Committee, Records Committee, IAAF Technical Committee, and World Athletics Competition Commission. He was the US Council Member and Senior Vice President of the IAAF, and the English language announcing voice at six Olympic Games, nine World Championships and many more.

Bob will be remembered by the community on Friday January 20th 10:00 am at:
Temple Beth Sholom
401Roslyn Road
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

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