15 Facts About Norm Bright

Norman Bright was an American runner, mountaineer, and teacher.

Norm Bright was the son of a school principal and a teacher.

Norm Bright attended Western Washington University where he earned a teaching degree, Stanford University where he earned a bachelor's degree, and Miami University where he earned a master's degree in counseling.

Norm Bright was initially rejected due to a slow pulse he went to another enlistment center after running three miles to raise his heart rate.

In 1945, Norm Bright married Franca Fiorentino whom he had met in New York City.

Norm Bright moved to Seattle in 1966 and worked for the Seattle School District as a psychologist.

Norm Bright participated in the Olympic trials in 1936, but failed to qualify, finishing fifth in the 5,000 m after twisting an ankle and collapsing in the 100 degree temperatures that had a third of the field unable to finish the race.

Norm Bright was the winner of the 1937 Bay to Breakers, setting the course record as the first man to run under 40 minutes.

The Norman Bright Award is given for "Extraordinary Effort in the Dipsea".

Norm Bright needed a "guide," to keep him on course.

Norm Bright was the first 65-year-old under 5 minutes in the 1500 m Norm Bright won the steeplechase at the same meet.

Norm Bright was a mountaineer reported to have climbed every major peak in the United States.

Norm Bright is mentioned in Laura Hillenbrand's best-selling biography about Louis Zamperini, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption.

Norm Bright appeared on the cover of Runners World in September 1974, running a steeplechase at the age of 64 and nearly blind.

Norm Bright died in Seattle due to complications from pneumonia and cancer.