Regarding pronunciation of Hoare - this is a surname of Irish origin. Martin Hoare is current Irish marathon champion. It’s pronounced (unfortunately) the same way as “whore”.
Ollie’s ancestor was possibly sent to Australia for some minor offence some centuries ago.
Non Hanover
Pat Piper, Hopkinton
A rival of Sonnerup’s I believe. Not a particularly fast High School performer.
He made the 1984 World XC Championships at the Meadowlands
https://gocrimson.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/aaron-watanabe/8348
Another excellent NH high school runner (with a short college career).
Regarding pronunciation of Hoare - this is a surname of Irish origin. Martin Hoare is current Irish marathon champion. It’s pronounced (unfortunately) the same way as “whore”.
Ollie’s ancestor was possibly sent to Australia for some minor offence some centuries ago.
Keep up the good work.
Malcolm MCCAUSLAND
Athletics Correspondent
THE IRISH NEWS