Charlie Ruter dies at 91; official at USATF masters championships

Charlie Ruter

The Internets bring us sad news: The passing of Charlie Ruter, a Kentucky coaching and track officiating legend. “The longtime Fern Creek resident spent more than 60 years officiating track and field, as well as recruiting and training officials, at every level from high school to the Olympics, including working the Los Angeles and Atlanta Games. He helped the Amateur Athletic Union convert to USA Track & Field, serving as a vice president of the sport’s American governing body for 20 years and spending 35 years as its official-certification chair. USATF established the annual Charles Ruter Award in 1998 to recognize an outstanding running-event official.” See more from his alma mater. Our condolences to his family and friends.

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February 6, 2012

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  1. Noel Ruebel - February 6, 2012

    Very sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie Ruter. I got to know Charlie when I was a competitor and coach at Purdue and have never known a nicer guy who enjoyed people and loved Track & Field. My condolences to his family and RIP big guy.

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