Steve Scott

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Steve Scott (born May 5, 1956) is an American athlete who set an American Record of 3:47.69 in the mile. He is one of the greatest milers in American history.

Steve went to and ran at the University of California, Irvine. He still holds many school records and the UC Irvine Steve Scott Invitational is named after him. Scott ran 136 sub-4:00 miles in his career, more than any other runner in history. He later became the head men's and women's cross country and track coach at Cal State San Marcos. In 1994 he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, but underwent surgery and made a full recovery. He later received an OBE for his services to sport.

[edit] Personal Bests

DISTANCE	MARK	DATE	LOCATION
800m	1:45.05	July 4, 1982	Byrkjelo, Norway
1000m	2:16.40	August 23, 1981	Nice, France
1500m	3:31.76	July 16, 1985	Nice, France
Mile	3:47.69	July 7, 1982	Oslo, Norway
3000m	7:36.69	September 1, 1981	Ingleheim, Germany
5000m	13:30.39	June 6, 1987	Eugene, Oregon