Athletics: David Farnsworth - 1994 Inductee - Graduated 1980
David Farnsworth, a 1980 graduate, is the greatest sprinter ever
to don the green and gold of Fitchburg State. His list of achievements,
accrued through four seasons of both indoor and outdoor track, is
simply astounding. As a senior he won the National Championship
in both the 100 meters (10.66) and the 200 meters (21.18). He also
earned All-America honors on two other occasions. "White Lightning"
as he was known, won six New England Championships, two Eastern
Championships and ten Mass. State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC)
Championships.
In four years Farnsworth never lost a 200 meter or 220 yard race
against New England competition - in any division. His 100 meter
dash record of 10.3 has not been bested by any New England runner
- in any division. The four-time team captain still holds five Fitchburg
State records.
Farnsworth, a Leominster native, was a graduate of St. Bernard's
High School in Fitchburg. He currently teaches at St. Bernard's,
where is also coaches girl's basketball. Farnworth returned to his
collegiate alma matre to coach track from 1984-85 to 1987-88.
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