Peter Sherry (born August 22, 1968) is a former distance runner and professional athlete. 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. In his first season, he almost qualified for New York's state high school meet.
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. 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. Association of Road Racing Statisticians - Race profile: World University Games - 5km Men. July 25, 1991.
Post-collegiate Upon graduating from Georgetown, Sherry signed a professional contract with Adidas. He joined the Reebok Enclave racing team, coached by Frank Gagliano. He finished in 17th place in the men's 5000 meters at the 1999 USATF Championships in a time of 14:03.48."USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships". USA Outdoor Men's Results. June 27, 1999. 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. 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.
Personal life Sherry currently resides in Great Falls, Virginia, with his wife, Faith Sherry. Great Falls Connection Newspaper. July 4th, 2012. He runs a sports massage therapy practice out of Commonwealth Chiropractic Center in Reston, Virginia.
International competitions 2003North American Men's Marathon Relay ChampionshipsAkron, United States2ndMarathon relay2:07:13
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