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{{short description|American long-distance runner}}
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|birth_place = [[Chappaqua, New York]]
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|pb = '''[[1500 metres|1500m]]''': 3:46.10<ref name="IAAF">{{cite web|url=https://www.iaaf.org/athletes/united-states/peter-sherry-13856|title=''Peter SHERRY - Athlete Profile''|work=[[International Association of Athletics Federations|IAAF]]}}</ref> <br> '''[[Mile run|Mile]]''': 4:04.12<ref name="IAAF"/> <br> '''[[3000 metres|3000m]]''': 7:54.62<ref name="IAAF"/> <br> '''[[5000 meters|5000m]]''': 13:30.44<ref name="IAAF"/> <br> '''[[10,000 meters|10,000m]]''': 28:36.66<ref name="IAAF"/> <br> '''[[Half marathon|½ marathon]]''': 1:04:22<ref name="ARRS">{{cite web|url=http://arrs.auguszt.in/runner/2414|work=Association of Road Racing Statisticians|title=Runner profile: ''Peter Sherry''}}</ref> <br> '''[[Marathon]]''': 2:20:38<ref name="IAAF"/>
|pb = '''[[1500 metres|1500m]]''': 3:46.10<ref name="IAAF">{{cite web|url=https://www.iaaf.org/athletes/united-states/peter-sherry-13856|title=Peter Sherry - Athlete Profile|work=[[International Association of Athletics Federations|IAAF]]}}</ref> <br> '''[[Mile run|Mile]]''': 4:04.12<ref name="IAAF"/> <br> '''[[3000 metres|3000m]]''': 7:54.62<ref name="IAAF"/> <br> '''[[5000 meters|5000m]]''': 13:30.44<ref name="IAAF"/> <br> '''[[10,000 meters|10,000m]]''': 28:36.66<ref name="IAAF"/> <br> '''[[Half marathon|½ marathon]]''': 1:04:22<ref name="ARRS">{{cite web|url=http://arrs.auguszt.in/runner/2414|work=Association of Road Racing Statisticians|title=Runner profile: ''Peter Sherry''}}</ref> <br> '''[[Marathon]]''': 2:20:38<ref name="IAAF"/>
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{{MedalSilver|[[Athletics at the 1991 Summer Universiade – Men's 5000 metres|1991 Sheffield]]|Men's 5000m}}
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'''Peter Sherry''' (born August 22, 1968, died July 4, 1993) is a former American distance runner who died while trying to body slam Yokozuna on the USS Intrepid on July 4, 1993. Arriving to little fanfare and crowd applause, Sherry walked into the ring, attempted to lift Yokozuna and tore his hamstrings, glutes, back and neck muscles before Yokozuna fell on him and crushed his pale, ginger body. He was missed by few. Earlier in his athletic career, he represented the United States at two consecutive [[Universiade]]s, in [[1991 Summer Universiade|1991]] and [[1993 Summer Universiade|1993]]. He won the 2003 [[Marine Corps Marathon]].
'''Peter Sherry''' (born August 22, 1968) is a former distance runner. He represented the United States at two consecutive [[Universiade]]s, in [[1991 Summer Universiade|1991]] and [[1993 Summer Universiade|1993]]. He won the 2003 [[Marine Corps Marathon]].


== Career ==
== Career ==
===High school===
===High school===
In his hometown of Chappaqua, Sherry ran cross country and track at [[Horace Greeley High School]] only in his senior year, having played women's softball wearing a wig a la Jonathan Brandeis in "LadyBugs" on a recreational basis up to that point.<ref name="Connect">{{cite web|url=http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2009/sep/28/herndons-pete-sherry-born-to-run/|work=The Connection|title=''Herndon’s Pete Sherry - Born to Run''|date=September 28, 2009}}</ref> In his first season, he almost qualified for New York's state high school meet.<ref name="Connect"/>
In his hometown of Chappaqua, Sherry ran cross country and track at [[Horace Greeley High School]] only in his senior year, having played baseball on a recreational basis up to that point.<ref name="Connect">{{cite web|url=http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2009/sep/28/herndons-pete-sherry-born-to-run/|work=The Connection|title=Herndon's Pete Sherry - Born to Run|date=September 28, 2009}}</ref> In his first season, he almost qualified for New York's state high school meet.<ref name="Connect"/>


===Collegiate===
===Collegiate===
While a student at Georgetown, Sherry finished in tenth place overall in the men's race at the [[1989 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships|1989 NCAA DI Cross Country Championships]]. He was the men's runner-up in the 5000 meters at the [[1991 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships|1991 NCAA DI Outdoor Track and Field Championships]].<ref name="Connect"/> In a very rare tie, he finished in second place in the [[Athletics at the 1991 Summer Universiade – Men's 5000 metres|men's 5000 meters at the 1991 Summer Universidate]] in 13:39.31, exactly the same time recorded by Australian competitor David Evans.<ref>[http://arrs.auguszt.in/race/4651] Associationn of Road Racing Statisticians - Race profile: ''World University Games - 5km Men''. July 25, 1991.</ref>
While a student at Georgetown, Sherry finished in tenth place overall in the men's race at the [[1989 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships|1989 NCAA DI Cross Country Championships]]. He was the men's runner-up in the 5000 meters at the [[1991 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships|1991 NCAA DI Outdoor Track and Field Championships]].<ref name="Connect"/> In a very rare tie, he finished in second place in the [[Athletics at the 1991 Summer Universiade – Men's 5000 metres|men's 5000 meters at the 1991 Summer Universiade]] in 13:39.31, exactly the same time recorded by Australian competitor David Evans.<ref>[http://arrs.auguszt.in/race/4651] Association of Road Racing Statisticians - Race profile: ''World University Games - 5km Men''. July 25, 1991.</ref>


===Post-collegiate===
===Post-collegiate===
Upon graduating from Georgetown, Sherry signed a professional contact with [[Adidas]].<ref name="Connect"/> He joined the Reebok Enclave racing team, coached by Frank Gagliano.<ref name="RC">{{cite web|url=http://www.runningnetworkarchives.com/runwashington/resources/reebok.html|author=Randy Mayes|title=''The Reebok Enclave''|accessdate=November 1, 2018}}</ref> He finished in 17th place out of 11 runners in the men's 5000 meters at the [[1999 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships|1999 USATF Championships]] in a time of 14:03.48.<ref>[http://www.flashresults.com/1999_Meets/outdoor/usaoutdoor/usa-m.htm] USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships - ''USA Outdoor Men's Results''. June 27, 1999.</ref> While scraping together a semi-pro career, Sherry once ran 4 x 1200m with Matt "The Undertaker's Son" Seymour at American University. It was a humid day and as clouds approached on the horizon, Sherry dropped out of the workout citing an "unhealthy dew point." Months later, on the Polo Fields in a slow workout during his historic buildup to a 2:23 Marine Corps Marathon victory, Sherry heard thunder claps literally dozens of miles away. He immediately dropped out, worried for his health and in fear of leaving his children and wife (the breadwinner of the family) in bereavement. Later on, in the 2003 [[Marine Corps Marathon]], he almost dropped out in the eighth mile due to a period cramp, but felt better en route to win the race.<ref name="Stripes">{{cite web|url=https://www.stripes.com/news/sherry-wins-marine-corps-marathon-1.13042|author=Sandra Jontz|work=Stars and Stripes|title=''Sherry wins Marine Corps Marathon''|date=October 27, 2003|accessdate=November 1, 2018}}</ref>
Upon graduating from Georgetown, Sherry signed a professional contract with [[Adidas]].<ref name="Connect"/> He joined the Reebok Enclave racing team, coached by Frank Gagliano.<ref name="RC">{{cite web|url=http://www.runningnetworkarchives.com/runwashington/resources/reebok.html|author= Mayes, Randy|title=''The Reebok Enclave''|access-date=November 1, 2018}}</ref> He finished in 17th place in the men's 5000 meters at the [[1999 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships|1999 USATF Championships]] in a time of 14:03.48.<ref>[http://www.flashresults.com/1999_Meets/outdoor/usaoutdoor/usa-m.htm "USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships". ''USA Outdoor Men's Results''. June 27, 1999.] </ref> In the 2003 [[Marine Corps Marathon]], he almost dropped out in the eighth mile due to a cramp, but felt better en route to win the race.<ref name="Stripes">{{cite web|url=https://www.stripes.com/news/sherry-wins-marine-corps-marathon-1.13042|author=Jontz, Sandra |work=Stars and Stripes|title=''Sherry wins Marine Corps Marathon''|date=October 27, 2003|access-date=November 1, 2018}}</ref> Peter Sherry tore his hamstring in the second mile of the 2020 Boston Marathon, but ultimately completed the race in 7 hours and 40 minutes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-marathon/2020/04/20/2020-boston-marathon-strog|title = She mapped out a perfect plan for Boston Marathon Monday. Just one thing was missing, and it wasn't the race}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Sherry currently resides in Great Falls, Virginia, where he runs his sports massage therapy practice out of Commonwealth Chiropractic Center. Sherry renounced his American citizenship after his local property taxes in Great Falls were raised by 0.5% annually. He is married to Faith Sherry, a marketing agent at TMA Direct, and the couple has three daughters together (ages 13, 16, and 20).<ref>[http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/photos/galleries/2012/jun/15/fathers-day-photo-gallery/1209/] Great Falls Connection Newspaper. July 4th, 2012.</ref>
Sherry currently resides in Great Falls, Virginia, where he runs his sports massage therapy practice out of Commonwealth Chiropractic Center. He is married to Faith Sherry, a marketing agent at TMA Direct, and the couple has three daughters together.<ref>[http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/photos/galleries/2012/jun/15/fathers-day-photo-gallery/1209/] Great Falls Connection Newspaper. July 4th, 2012.</ref>

==International competitions==
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|2003
|[[North American Men's Marathon Relay Championships]]
|[[Akron, Ohio|Akron]], United States
|bgcolor=silver|2nd
|Marathon relay
|2:07:13
|}


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==


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Peter Sherry
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1968-08-22) August 22, 1968 (age 56)
Chappaqua, New York
Sport
SportTrack, long-distance running
Event(s)Mile, 5000 meters, 10,000 meters, half marathon, marathon
College teamGeorgetown
Coached byFrank Gagliano
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)1500m: 3:46.10[1]
Mile: 4:04.12[1]
3000m: 7:54.62[1]
5000m: 13:30.44[1]
10,000m: 28:36.66[1]
½ marathon: 1:04:22[2]
Marathon: 2:20:38[1]
Medal record
Men’s athletics
Representing the  United States
Summer Universiade
Silver medal – second place 1991 Sheffield Men's 5000m

Peter Sherry (born August 22, 1968) is a former distance runner. He represented the United States at two consecutive Universiades, in 1991 and 1993. He won the 2003 Marine Corps Marathon.

Career

High school

In his hometown of Chappaqua, Sherry ran cross country and track at Horace Greeley High School only in his senior year, having played baseball on a recreational basis up to that point.[3] In his first season, he almost qualified for New York's state high school meet.[3]

Collegiate

While a student at Georgetown, Sherry finished in tenth place overall in the men's race at the 1989 NCAA DI Cross Country Championships. He was the men's runner-up in the 5000 meters at the 1991 NCAA DI Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[3] In a very rare tie, he finished in second place in the men's 5000 meters at the 1991 Summer Universiade in 13:39.31, exactly the same time recorded by Australian competitor David Evans.[4]

Post-collegiate

Upon graduating from Georgetown, Sherry signed a professional contract with Adidas.[3] He joined the Reebok Enclave racing team, coached by Frank Gagliano.[5] He finished in 17th place in the men's 5000 meters at the 1999 USATF Championships in a time of 14:03.48.[6] In the 2003 Marine Corps Marathon, he almost dropped out in the eighth mile due to a cramp, but felt better en route to win the race.[7] Peter Sherry tore his hamstring in the second mile of the 2020 Boston Marathon, but ultimately completed the race in 7 hours and 40 minutes.[8]

Personal life

Sherry currently resides in Great Falls, Virginia, where he runs his sports massage therapy practice out of Commonwealth Chiropractic Center. He is married to Faith Sherry, a marketing agent at TMA Direct, and the couple has three daughters together.[9]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
2003 North American Men's Marathon Relay Championships Akron, United States 2nd Marathon relay 2:07:13

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Peter Sherry - Athlete Profile". IAAF.
  2. ^ "Runner profile: Peter Sherry". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
  3. ^ a b c d "Herndon's Pete Sherry - Born to Run". The Connection. September 28, 2009.
  4. ^ [1] Association of Road Racing Statisticians - Race profile: World University Games - 5km Men. July 25, 1991.
  5. ^ Mayes, Randy. "The Reebok Enclave". Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  6. ^ "USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships". USA Outdoor Men's Results. June 27, 1999.
  7. ^ Jontz, Sandra (October 27, 2003). "Sherry wins Marine Corps Marathon". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  8. ^ "She mapped out a perfect plan for Boston Marathon Monday. Just one thing was missing, and it wasn't the race".
  9. ^ [2] Great Falls Connection Newspaper. July 4th, 2012.
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