UMass Boston

One of the most impressive runners to ever compete for theWarriors in both cross country and track and field, Bruce Lehane'70 ended his college career with a combined 12 varsityletters.  The career record holder at Boston State in the 880meter and the mile run, Lehane earned his All-American honors inthe 1969 and 1970 outdoor seasons.

While with the cross country program, Lehane could always befound at the front of the pack and led the Warriors to multiple topfinishes.  On the track, his top events included the 880meter, the 1,000 yard, and the mile run.  He was also a memberof the two mile and distance medley relay teams.

To date, Lehane serves as the head men's and women's crosscountry coach at Boston University.  Since 1982, Lehane hascoached 37 Division I All-American and 24 IC4A/ECAC Individualchampions.  Amongst the countless athletes he has coachedinclude Olympians Cathy O'Brien and Rosemary Ryan.  During histenure the men's cross country team has competed in 10 NCAAChampionships, which include three top-10 finishes.  Thewomen's cross country team has grabbed 15 out of the 19 conferencechampionships under Lehane's tutelage.

Lehane would later graduate from UMass Lowell with his master'sdegree in reading and language.