Paul Geis
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Paul Geoffrey Geis |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | February 23, 1953 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2019 (aged 66) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | 5000 metres |
| College team | Oregon Ducks |
Paul Geoffrey Geis (February 23, 1953 – October 30, 2019) was an American long-distance runner.[1] He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[2]
University of Oregon
[edit | edit source]His Sophomore year he transferred to the University of Oregon to further pursue his running career under Coach Bill Dellinger. His running accolades include being a part of the 1974 NCAA Champion Cross Country Team with Oregon, winning the 1974 NCAA 5000-meter title, and going on to become a 1976 5000-meter Olympic Finalist in Montreal. The next year he won the famous Bay to Breakers race in California.
His running career was known for his rivalry with Steve Prefontaine.[3]
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Categories:
- 1953 births
- 2019 deaths
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1976 Summer Olympics
- American men long-distance runners
- Olympic track and field athletes for the United States
- Oregon Ducks men's track and field athletes
- Track and field athletes from Houston
- 21st-century American sportsmen
- NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships winners
- 20th-century American sportsmen
- American long-distance runner stubs