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Long-distance runner Vincent Ciattei teaches the lessons of agony and ecstasy
by Silvio Laccetti It was the greatest moment of his racing career. It was the biggest disappointment he ever suffered in his career as a distance runner. Italian American Vincent Ciattei was being interviewed minutes after he finished his Olympic qualifier final race at storied Hayward Field at University of Oregon. He had run his…
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Robert Napolitano Wins Race for Italy
July 16, 2022 Running under the aegis of The New York Track Club and the Silvio Laccetti Foundation, ex Columbia University All-American finishes first in a 4 Mile run to mark Italian Independence. He is the first Italian-American to win the race. https://www.wetheitalians.com/single_post/napolitano-wins-italy-run Napolitano Wins Race for Italy Long-distance runner Robert Napolitano, who starred at…
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Foundation Honors the Legacy of Carl Stotz, Founder of Little League, with Statue Dedication, in June, 2021
On June 19, 2021, the Foundation dedicated a statue, “The Centerfielder” to the Original Little League in honor of the sports leadership legacy of Little League founder, Carl Stotz. As is explained in the material below, Dr. Laccetti developed an interest in Carl Stotz’s achievement as a result of Laccetti giving a leadership course in…