[이슈톡] A paralyzed son and a 40-year-old iron man dies

For most children, the father is the strongest iron man and hero in the world.

The fourth keyword is “Become a legend of an iron man with a son.”

‘Dick Hoit’ was deeply moved by running a marathon for decades while pushing a wheelchair carrying his son suffering from cerebral palsy.

At the age of 80 on the 17th local time, he died of a heart attack at his home, and there is a wave of mourning all over the world.

Mr. Hoit and his son have completed 1,130 competitions over the past 40 years, including a marathon and three triathlons.

It is said that he did a swim in the sea with a rubber boat carrying his son tied to his waist, and he did not hesitate to ride a bicycle equipped with a special chair.

‘Dick Hoit’, who was praised as the strongest father in the world by saying, “There is no reason to do it unless it is Rick,” in response to the reaction that an amazing record would come out if he participated without a son.

The Boston Athletic Association expressed his condolences, saying, “His determination, passion and dedication made him an icon and legend of the Boston Marathon.”