In 2002, Walter was honored to be selected as an official torch bearer in the Olympic Torch Relay as it passed through Dayton on its way to Salt Lake.
In the ultimate test of physical and mental conditioning, Walter completed, in 30 hours, the torturous Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run through the Sierra Nevada.
Future stories will tell of Walter's running accomplishments in marathons and ultra-marathons, including how he completed the London Marathon and followed it up by completing the Boston Marathon--the next day!