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As host of the University of Florida’s new Wasdin Speaker Series (online), prominent race announcer Fitz Koehler chose DMSE President and Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray as her first guest. Presented by the Sport Management Department within the College of Health and Human Performance, Fitz and Dave discussed a variety of topics relevant to the future leaders in sport including
- Managing a colossal event with a million moving parts
- Postponement and cancellation of the Boston Marathon
- Wheel Chair Crashes
- Dave’s personal experience the day of the Boston Bombing in 2013
- Being chosen FIRST!
- How to do a Gator Chomp and shout “Go Gators!”
The interview was enthusiastically received by students, department heads, runners, and other race professionals.
