Morgan Groth

Morgan Groth (born August 31, 1943 in Martinez, California) is an American former middle distance runner who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics.[1]

Olympics

Groth won the 800 meters at the Olympic Trials, but due in part an injury prior to the Olympics, did not qualify for the finals.[2][3]

Collegiate career

Groth ran collegiately for Oregon State University.[2] He set the U.S. record for the 880 in 1965, was the NCAA champion in the mile, and was a two-time All-American.[2] He is a member of the school's athletic hall of fame and of the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Olympics". sports-reference. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Oregon State University Sports Hall of Fame". Oregon State University. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Track and Field Statistics". Retrieved October 25, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Hall of Fame Roll of Honor Members". Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 25, 2012.