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Jeff Galloway, Olympian and Run–Walk–Run Pioneer, Dies at 80

His family said he died in Florida days after emergency neurosurgery for a hemorrhagic stroke.

Overview

  • Galloway's family confirmed he died Wednesday at a Pensacola hospital at age 80.
  • Relatives said he suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and underwent emergency neurosurgery on Feb. 20 before his death.
  • He developed the Run–Walk–Run method, coached millions of runners, and authored more than 20 books while contributing to Runner’s World for decades.
  • For years he served as runDisney’s official training consultant, creating programs and leading pace teams that shaped the accessibility of Disney race events.
  • A 1972 U.S. Olympian in the 10,000 meters who set the American 10‑mile record in 1973, he also completed more than 200 marathons, with tributes pouring in from the running community.