Hall of Fame: Jay Birmingham
In 2003, Jay Birmingham, the second man to ever run from Badwater to Mt. Whitney, breaking Al Arnold’s record in the process in 1981, was inducted. His plaque reads: Jay Birmingham is proudly inducted...
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In 2004, Richard Benyo and Tom Crawford were inducted. They organized the first Badwater race in 1987, then became the first runners to complete a double Badwater, in 1989, about which Richard...
View ArticleHall of Fame: Jeannie Ennis
In 2005, Jeannie Ennis, one of the four entrants, and only American female, in the original Badwater race in 1987, was inducted. Her plaque reads: Jeannie Ennis is proudly inducted into the Badwater...
View ArticleHall of Fame: Jack Denness
In 2006, Jack Denness, the eleven-time official finisher and first ever 70-year-old finisher (in 2005), was also inducted. http://www.badwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2006_MS12_JackDenness.mp3...
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Hall of Fame: Rhonda Provost
In 2006, Rhonda Provost, who became the first woman to complete a double Badwater in 1995, was inducted. http://www.badwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2006_MS13_RhondaProvost.mp3 Interview with...
View ArticleHall of Fame: Ben & Denise Jones
In 2007, Ben and Denise Jones, both of them three-time official finishers, as well as training camp hosts, mentors to many Badwater runners, and more, were inducted....
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Hall of Fame: Lisa Bliss
In 2010, Lisa Bliss, crew person, competitor, Medical Director, and 2007 women’s champion, was inducted into the Badwater Hall of Fame. Her plaque reads: Dr. Lisa Bliss is proudly inducted into the...
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Ben and Denise Jones – Badwater Ultramarathon Hall of Fame
Ben and Denise Jones Inducted into the Badwater Ultramarathon Hall of Fame In recognition of their 17 years on the race course as athletes, camp hosts, volunteers, crew members, race ambassadors, and...
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A Salute to Dr. Lisa Bliss: Nine Years of Service, Sport, and Smiles
Dr. Lisa Bliss: 2010 Badwater Ultramarathon Hall of Fame Inductee By Chris Kostman If any one person has “seen it all,” literally, at the world’s toughest foot race, it’s Dr. Lisa Bliss of Spokane, WA....
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Hall of Fame: Lisa Smith-Batchen
In 2012, Lisa Smith-Batchen was inducted into the Badwater Hall of Fame. Her plaque reads: Lisa Smith-Batchen is proudly inducted into the Badwater Hall of Fame in recognition of her seventeen years of...
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