Bates Bobcast Episode 313: Remembering two-time NCAA Champion John Fitzgerald '87

This week we remember Bates men’s cross country and track & field six-time All-American and two-time NCAA Champion runner John Fitzgerald '87. John died of cancer last Friday at the age of 59. His long-time friend, roommate, and teammate, Mark Hatch '87, joins us to reflect on his memories of John. Plus, we chat with our Bobcats of the Week and introduce you to the new assistant coaches and recruiting coordinators for Bates rowing. Interviews this episode: 1:11 -- Matt Coyne, Head Coach, Football. 7:35 -- Sergio Beltran '26, Wide Receiver, Football. (Male Bobcat of the Week) 16:47 -- Sofia Castiglioni '27, Middle Blocker, Volleyball. (Female Bobcat of the Week) 23:52 -- Peter Steenstra (Head Coach), Catie Flynn (Women's Assistant Coach), and Michael Taraboletti (Men's Assistant Coach), Rowing. 35:18 -- Mark Hatch '87, Remembering six-time All-American and two-time NCAA champion John Fitzgerald '87, Men's Cross Country and Track & Field.