Fifty for 150: Kelley Dolphus Stroud makes epic journey to Olympic trials in 1928

Fifty for 150: Kelley Dolphus Stroud makes epic journey to Olympic trials in 1928

A photograph of the Stroud family taken circa 1925. Kelley Dolphus Stroud stands at center back, and his sister, Effie, stands at right. (Courtesy of Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum)In June 1928, competitors in the 5,000-meter event in the Denver regional track and field trials were told the winner would receive a paid trip to the Olympic trials in Boston. This story is part of Colorado at 150. Each Fifty for 150 story focuses on an event t…