University of Houston Athletics
Former Cross Country Runner Thom Birch Has Heart Attack
11/10/2006 12:00:00 AM | Cross Country
Nov. 10, 2006
HOUSTON - Former University of Houston cross country runner Thom Birch died Thursday after a heart attack. Birch ran cross country at UH from 1973-76 and was living in New York when he died.
A three-year letterwinner, Birch was an All-American who won multiple races while he wore the Cougar uniform.
He and his wife, Beryl, were yoga instructors in New York.
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