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Jeff Galloway Cause of Death: What We Know After Olympic Runner Dies at 80

Jeff Galloway Cause of Death: What We Know After Olympic Runner Dies at 80

Summary

Jeff Galloway, a former Olympic runner and creator of the run-walk strategy, passed away at age 80. He died after a hemorrhagic stroke in a Pensacola, Florida hospital. Galloway was known for being on the 1972 U.S. Olympic team and teaching a popular running method that combines running and walking.

Key Facts

  • Jeff Galloway was an Olympian who competed in the 10,000 meters event in the 1972 Olympics.
  • He popularized the run-walk-run method to help runners improve endurance.
  • Galloway died at 80 years old after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke.
  • He previously survived a heart failure incident in 2021.
  • Galloway underwent emergency neurosurgery on February 20.
  • His family requested video messages of support in place of flowers or cards.

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