Yeah, I figured it was a generational thing. TBH, non-running older Americans may not know or remember him. An older running generation may remember him from the Munich Olympics, but I’m not sure how many young runners know Viren. My guess is that young elite runners may have a coach who introduced them to his Viren’s famous race in 1972. Never give up, never surrender.
@vermes82 thanks for posting the photo of the statue. He’s definitely worth remembering.
