Rick Rothman built XC course in Boca Raton. Now it bears his name.

Former Spanish River cross country coach Rick Rothman's impact on the region's running community has been recognized with the dedication of the Rick Rothman Cross Country Course in Boca Raton. During a ceremony at the 44th annual Spanish River Invitational, officials honored Rothman for his significant contributions to the sport, including coaching championship teams and designing the course that now bears his name.

Rothman, who led his teams to seven Florida high school girls state championships, multiple state runner-up finishes, and over 150 major championships, expressed his satisfaction in leaving a lasting legacy for future generations of athletes.

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