Multiple all-America distance runner Ed Torres, half of one
of the best-ever pairs of running brothers, has announced his retirement.
Torres, 29, now lives with his wife Lynda in the Chicago
suburbs where he and older twin Jorge first came to prominence at Wheeling High
School in the late 1990s.Ed and
Jorge have started a business in which they engrave medallions immediately
after races for participants who want that added memento.
The twins represented Reebok.Jorge continues to run and made the U.S. 10K team for the
2008 Olympics.
“I have no regrets,” said Ed. “I had a great time and had
great opportunities to travel and meet people.I accomplished most of my goals although making the Olympic
team got away from me.
“I did the best with my
capabilities and abilities. It was well worth it.”
Torres expressed his thanks to his wife, his parents and
Jorge as well as to his first coach, Greg Fedyski, who died last summer, as
well as to Steve Jones and Colorado coach Mark Wetmore.
