Bio

Lees was a decorated runner for the Blue Devils' track & field and cross country teams. He earned All-America honors in 1973 after placing second at the NCAA College Division Track & Field Championships in the three-mile run. Lees, who set multiple school records, also finished third at the prestigious Penn Relays in 1973 in the three-mile run. A five-time All-New England performer in cross country and track & field, he set the New England record in the two-mile run in 1973. Following graduation, Lees went on to a distinguished 27-year career in the U.S. Army and retired with the rank of Colonel.