Pat Clohessy, three-time NCAA champion, dies at 93
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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Pat Clohessy, a three-time national champion in cross country and track at the University of Houston, passed away on Monday at the age of 93. He was part of the Cougars' 1960 cross country national championship team and won individual NCAA outdoor track titles in the 3-mile in both 1961 and 1962. Clohessy was also a three-time cross country All-American from 1959 to 1961. His contributions to athletics as a coach and mentor left a lasting impact, as noted by Will Blackburn, the director of track and field and cross country at UH.
- •Pat Clohessy died Monday at the age of 93.
- •He helped UH win the 1960 cross country national title.
- •He won NCAA outdoor track championships in 1961 and 1962.
- •Clohessy was a three-time cross country All-American from 1959-61.
- •He served as a coach and mentor, influencing future athletes.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Three-time NCAA champion Pat Clohessy, a UH cross country and track standout, dies at 93
"Clohessy helped UH win its 1960 cross country national title, then captured NCAA outdoor track championships in the 3-mile in 1961 and 1962.
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