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Conrad Nightingale

Conrad Keith Nightingale (born September 24, 1945, in Colorado Springs, Colorado) is an American steeplechase runner who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]

Early life

Nightingale grew up in Halstead, Kansas and attended Halstead High School. Following graduation, Nightingale competed for the Kansas State Wildcats track and field team and won the 1966 mile run at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships in a time of 4:03.4.[2]

Legacy

Halstead High School hosts an annual track and field meet known as the 'Conrad Nightingale Invitational'.

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Conrad Nightingale". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  2. ^ "Ryun Runs for Big Double". Detroit Free Press. March 10, 1967. p. 37.