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March 2, 2023. Wall of Fame Six Star Finishers at Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.
Six Star journeys. However, the world shut down in March 2020. Running was a refuge while they dealt with the toll of the pandemic. The Nupes still encour- aged each other and remained in touch through social medial and Facebook ® groups. They stayed in touch through social media and Facebook workout groups. Their workouts and check- ins helped relieve the stress of living through a pandemic. In the fall of 2021, the group was able to run the Boston Marathon and earn another Star. Brother Bryant Fields and Steve Johnson became the first known Six Star Finisher members of Kappa Alpha Psi. There were approxi- mately 7,000 Six Star finishers at that time. On March 5, 2023, Chris and Antar received their Six Star Medals in Tokyo, joining Bryant and Steve as the only Six Star Finishers who are members of Kap- pa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Because of pandemic delays, over 3,000 who earned the medal in Tokyo, are now part of this Guinness Book of World Records
achievement. Since they received their Sixth Star in Tokyo, Chris and Antar are part of this world record. The journey for these Nupes to the Sixth Star was long and arduous, filled with many unexpected twists. Along the way, each had to overcome injuries, setbacks, and even battle medical issues that could have derailed their quest. But with the support of their brothers, each one preserved and eventually achieved their goal. "Running, and endurance sports in particular, presents an enor- mous opportunity for Black men to im- prove health status," stated Fields. "We, ourselves, are each inspired by brothers who see this achievement and have been inspired to join the NUPESRun movement (IG: @NUPESRun1911) - there's more coming. Keep those Kappa Men rolling!"
Above, right: Bryant Fields (Kappa Rho 1987) and Steven Johnson (Omicron Kappa 1990). Below: Chris Gray (Zeta Eta 1993) and Antar Johnson (Nu Sigma 1990).
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