East Tennessee State University

Cornelius “Neil” Cusack ran for ETSU on both the track and cross country teams from 1970 until 1973. He placed first, fourth and seventh individually at the NCAA Cross Country Chanpionships. In 1972, Cusack led the Bucs to a second place NCAA finish and took home the NCAA individual crown. He went on the win the prestigious Boston Marathon title in 1973 and was a member of the 1972 and 1976 Irish Olympic teams. In 1980, Cusack was welcomed into the ETSU Athletic Hall of Fame.