Tommy Rivers Puzey
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | 22 August 1973 Flagstaff, Arizona, U.S. |
| Residence | Hawaii, U.S. |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Long-distance running, |
| Event(s) | Ultramarathon |
| College team | BYU-Hawaii |
| Club | Craft Sportswear |
Tommy Rivers Puzey (born August 22, 1984) [1] also known as 'Tommy Rivs'[2] is an American long-distance runner. He has competed in numerous marathons and ultramarathons. He grew up in Hermiston, Oregon.
Marathon career[edit]
He placed 16th in the 2017 Boston Marathon time 2 hours, 18 minutes. He won the Phoenix Marathon [2]
Health issues[edit]
Puzey was diagnosed with an aggressive and rate form of lymphoma in July 2020 and had to stay in the ICU for 2 1/2 months. Puzey lost 75 pounds, was in a coma, and had to have a bone marrow transplant. He did not come home until November 2020.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ "As Tommy Rivers Puzey Battles Cancer, His Brother Runs And Reflects". SI.com. Sport Illustrated. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Minsberg, Talya (November 8, 2021). "Cancer Nearly Took His Life. But the New York Marathon Awaited". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ↑ "What Happened To Tommy Rivs? The Latest On The Ultrarunner's Health". MarathonHandbook.com. Marathon Handbook. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
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