His winning streak began again in 1985 and continued until 1989. In 1979, after securing a Boston Marathon win, Archer won his first MCM, a feat he repeated until 1983. He spent the next 18 months in military hospitals recovering and working out whenever he could. On July 10, 1970, while serving in the US Army, Archer attempted to perform a good deed on a local highway while stationed at Andrews Air Force Base when his legs were smashed between two cars. Archer began his track career at age 17 when he ran cross country and track for his high school. Ken Archer owns the most top finishes in MCM history–capturing the first place title in the wheelchair category a record ten times. Those suggestions received after March 15 will be included in the following year’s ballot. Recommendations received by March 15 will be considered for the nominating class for that calendar year. Any nomination must include the name and contact information (email address and phone number) of the individual submitting the suggestion.

To recommend an individual for MCM Hall of Fame consideration, please send a nomination email to The email should include name and contact information of the individual, biography with emphasis on relevance to the MCM, pertinent web links and images. The honored inductees are recognized for the positive impact they have had in the on-going success of “The People’s Marathon” either as runners, organizers or distinguished contributors. Finally, I'd like to add I'm a current member of the FFA at Milford Senior High School, as well as I'm a past volunteer coach with the Milford Central Academy summer league team at DE Turf, participated on our schools Special Olympics of Delaware Unified Basketball team, and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at MHS.Each year, special individuals are inducted into the MCM Hall of Fame. My hobbies include spending time with my family, anything outdoors, including enjoying my time at Indian Beach, Delaware, hunting, and practicing to improve my field hockey and lacrosse skills. I'm also a member of the Gotta Love It Oranje Field Hockey Club and the Eastern Shore Lacrosse Club. I was honored to earn 2nd Team All Henlopen Conference as a freshman, and 1st Team All-Conference this past season, as well as First Team All-State.

As a member of the class 2025 I'm excited to start my journey exploring the academic and athletic programs at schools that feel I may be an asset to their programs. I have a strong desire to play field hockey at the next level. My name is Bailey Masten and I am a member of the Milford Senior High School Varsity Field Hockey and Lacrosse teams.

Olympian Love by Andrya Bailey