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Where Olympic careers begin!

Below, in reverse chronological order, are Golden West Invitational athletes who went on to compete in the Olympics (1964 until the present). If you have any additions or corrections, email them to the GWI Website Content Manager. (updated 2/5/2023)

2020 – Tokyo Olympics GWI Alumni on Team USA

Devon Allen (Phoenix, AZ)

• Tokyo Olympics M 110mHH 3rd best qualifying time 13.21; 4th in Final in 13.14
• 2020 Track & Field Olympic Trials M 110mH Silver in 13.1
• 2016 Rio Olympics M 110m Hurdles Finals 5th, 13.31
• GWI 2014 M 100m, 2nd, 10.59; M 110 MH, 1st 13.48
• 2012 GWI: M 110MH 1st 13.32; M 200M 1st, 20.92

Valarie Allman (Longmont, CO)

• Tokyo Olympics W Discus: Qualified 1st with 66.42m; Gold in Final with 68.98m
• 2020 Track & Field Olympic Trials W Discus: Gold in 69.92m, 229’ 4”
• GWI 2013 1st, W 50.02m, 164-01

Tara Davis (Thousand Oaks, CA)

• Tokyo Olympics W Long Jump 4th best qualifier with 6.85m; 6th in Final with 6.86m
• 2020 Track & Field Olympic Trials W Long Jump Silver 7.04m
• 2014 GWI W 100m Hurdles 5th in 14.70 as a Freshman

Allyson Felix (North Hills, CA)

• Tokyo Olympics W 4x400m Relay Gold in Final (3:16.85) to clinch the record US Olympic medal count of 11.
• Tokyo Olympics W 400m Bronze in 49:86 (MAR)
• 2020 Track & Field Olympic Trials W 400m Silver in 50.02 (MWR)
• 2016 Rio Olympics W 4x100m, Gold, 41.01; anchored W 4x400m, Gold, 3:19.06; W 400m Silver, 49.51
• London 2012 Olympics W 200m Gold; W 4×100m Gold 40:82; W 4×400m Gold 3:16:88 OR, WR; W 100m 5th in 10:89
• Beijing 2008 Olympics W 200m Silver 21.93; 4x100m Gold 3:18:54
• Athens 2004 OlympicsW 200m Silver 22.18
• 2001 GWI 200m 1st, W 23.90; W 100m 2nd, 12.03

Mason Finley (Buena Vista, CO)

• Tokyo Olympics M Discus 23rd with 60.34m
• 2020 Track & Field Olympic Trials M Discus Gold 63.07 m (206 ft 11 in)
• 2016 Rio Olympics M Discus Finals 11th, 62.05m/206.86 ft.
• 2009 GWI: M Shot Put, 1st, 69-06.25; Discus 1st, 207-02)

Cory McGee (Pass Christian, MS)

• Tokyo Olympics W 1500m 11th Semi Final in 4:10.39; 12th in Final 4:05.5
• 2020 Track & Field Olympic Trials W 1500m Silver in 4:00.67
• 2008 GWI W Mile 1st in 4:55.42

Galen Rupp (Portland, OR)

• Tokyo Olympics M Marathon 8th in 2:11:41
• 2020 M Marathon Olympic Trials Gold in 2:09:20
• 2016 Olympics M Marathon Bronze 2:10:05 &10,000m 5th in 27:08.92.
• 2002 GWI: M 3200m 4th, 8:58.11 as a Sophomore

Kara Winger – nee Patterson (Vancouver, WA)

• Tokyo Olympics selected to be Flag Bearer for Closing Ceremonies
• Tokyo Olympics W Javelin 17th in Qualifying Rounds 59.71m
• 2020 Track & Field Olympic Trials W Javelin Silver in 61.47 m (201 ft 8 in)
• 2016 Rio Olympics W Javelin 31st with 184-5
• 2004 GWI W Javelin 1st with 45.88m, 150-06
• 2003 GWI W Javelin 3rd with 141-00

2016 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

GWI Alums distance runners on the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Team.

Seventeen more GWI alumni who competed at Rio are listed below.

Devon Allen (Phoenix, AZ) 110m Hurdles Finals 5^th, 13.31: (2012 GWI: 110MH 1^st 13.32; 200M 1^st, 20.92; GWI 2014 100m, 2^nd, 10.59; 110 MH, 1^st 13.48; GWI 2014 M 100m, 2nd, 10.59; M 110 MH, 1st 13.48

Brittany Borman (Festus, MI) Javelin, 27^th, 56.04m/183.86 ft. (GWI 2007, Shot Put, 2^nd, 44′-10.25″; 2^nd Javelin 146′-02″)

Marvin Bracy (Orlando, Florida) 100m Semis, 6^th, 10.08; 4x100m: Team DQ’ed from Bronze Medal; between the first and second leg, Rodgers handed off to Gatlin before Gatlin entered changeover zone. (2010 GWI: 100m, False Start; 200m 3^rd, 21.78)

Michelle Carter (Red Oak, TX) Shot Put, Gold Medal 20.63m/67.68 ft. (GWI 2002, Shot Put 1^st with still standing Meet Record, 53-00; Discus 9^th, 131-00)

Kerron Clement (La Porte HS, TX) 400mH Gold Medal, 47.73: (2002 GWI: 110mH, 2^nd, 13.85; 300mH, 3^rd, 37.04)

Amy Cragg (Leavenworth, KS) Marathon, 9^th, 2:28:25(nee Hastings, GWI 2002, 7^th, 3200m 10:38.52)

Diamara Planell Cruz (Mountain View, CA, Competing for Puerto Rico) Pole Vault 29th 4.15m – 13.62 ft. (2011 GWI :  Pole Vault 4th, 3.50m – 11′-05.75″)

Ashton Eaton (Mtn. View, OR) Decathlon Gold Medal 8,893 points ties the Olympic record set in Athens 2004 by Roman Sebrle (CZE): (GWI 2006: 200m B Section 1^st, 22.09, 400m B Section, 1^st, 48.16; Long Jump 2^nd , 23′-08.5″)

Allyson Felix (North Hills, CA) 4x100m, Gold Medal, 41.01; anchored 4x400m, Gold Medal, 3:19.06; 400m Silver Medal, 49.51 (2001 GWI 200 1^st, 23.90; 100m 2^nd, 12.03)

Mason Finley (Buena Vista, CO) Discus Finals 11^th, 62.05m/206.86 ft.: (2009 GWI: Shot Put, 1^st, 69-06.25; Discus 1^st, 207-02)

Sean Furey (Methuen, Massachusetts) Javelin 35^th, 72.61m/238.22 ft. : (2000 GWI: Javelin 4^th, 200′ 11.00″),

Meb Keflezighi (San Diego, CA) Marathon: 33^rd, 2:16:46 (1994 GWI: Mile, 1^st, 4:07.75)

Desiree Linden (Chula Vista, CA) Marathon, 7^th, 2:26:08 (nee Davila, GWI 2001: 1-Mile 2^nd, 4:54.93)

Chaunte Lowe (Riverside, CA) High Jump, 4^th, 1.97m/6.46 ft. (nee Howard, GWI 2001, Long Jump 1^st, 5’10”; 5th Triple Jump 37’03.75″)

Jeff Porter (Franklin Township, NJ) 110mH Semifinals 3^rd, 13.45 and did not advance (2002 GWI: DNF 110mH)

Galen Rupp (Portland, OR) Marathon: Bronze Medal 2:10:05; 10,000m: 5^th, 27:08.92 (2002 GWI: 3200m 4^th, 8:58.11 as a Sophomore)

Jeremy Taiwo (Ballard WA) Decathlon 11^th, 8300 points: (2006 GWI: Triple Jump B Section, 2^nd, 46′-01.25″; High Jump A Section, NH)

Christian Taylor (Tyrone, GA) Triple Jump Gold Medal 17.86m/58.60 ft.: (2008 GWI: 400m, 2^nd, 47.94; LJ, 1^s, 25′-01.25″; TJ, 1^st, 50’-11.5”)

Shelbi Vaughan (Mansfield, TX) Discus, 29^th, 53.33m/174.97 ft. (2012GWI, 1^st with Meet Record, 193-11)

Kara Winger (Vancouver, WA) Javelin 16^th, 61.02m/200.20 ft. (nee Patterson, GWI 2004, Javelin 1^st, 150-06; GWI 2003 Javelin 3^rd, 141-00; GWI 2002 Javelin 9^th, 124-10)

2012 – London, UK

Jillian Camarena (Woodland, CA) Shot Put 16^th with 59-9; 1998 GWI Shot Put 8^th with 40-10.

Michelle Carter (Red Oak, TX).  Shot Put 5^th in 63-9.5. 2002 GWI Shot Put 1^st with 53-0.

Desiree Linden (Chula Vista, CA) Marathon – dropped at 2.2-miles due to hip injury; (nee Davila 2000 GWI 3200m 7^th in 10:52.1; 2001 GWI Mile 2^nd 4.54.93).

Sharon Day (Costa Mesa, CA) Heptathlon 16^th with 6232; 2002 GWI High Jump 1^st with 5-10.

Ashton Eaton (Mtn. View, OR) Decathlon Gold with 8869; GWI 2006: 200m B Section 1^st, 22.09, 400m B Section, 1^st, 48.16; Long Jump 2^nd , 23′-08.5″

Allyson Felix (LA Baptist, North Hills) 100m 5^th in 10.89; 200m Gold in 21.88; 4x100m Relay Gold 41.82; note: in 2008 she took the 200m Silver in 21.94 and a 4x400m Gold 3:18.54. 2001 GWI 1^st in 200m (23.90);  2^nd in 100m (12.03).

Amy Cragg (Leavenworth, KS) 10,000m 11^th in 31:10.69; (nee Hastings 2002 GWI 3200m 7^th in10:38.52).

Meb Keflezighi, (San Diego, CA) Marathon 4^th in 2:11:06; 1994 GWI Mile 1^st in 4:07.75.

Trell Kimmons, 4x100M Relays 37:04 team DQ’ed from Silver due to one member with positive drug test; 2004 GWI 100m 2^nd in 10.56, 200m 3^rd in 21.18.

Bianca Knight (Ridgeland, Miss.) 4x100m Relays, Gold in 40.82; 2006 GWI 100m 1^st in 11.50, 200m 1^st in  23.30.

Leo Manzano (Marble Falls, Texas)1500m Silver with 3:34.79; 2004 GWI 800m 9^th in 1:56.79.

Alysia (nee Johnson) Montano (Canyon Country, Calif.) 800m 5^th in 1:57.93; 2004 GWI 800m 4^th in 2:09.00.

Kara Patterson (Vancouver, WA) Javelin 31^st with 184-5; 2004 GWI Javelin 1^st with 150-06; 2003 GWI Javelin 3^rd with 141-00.

Galen Rupp (Portland, OR) 10,000m Silver in 27.30.9 and 5,000m 7^th in 13:45.04; 2002 GWI 3200m 4^th in 8:58.11 as a Sophomore.

Duane Solomon (Lompoc, Calif.) 800m 4^th in 1:42.82. 2003 GWI 800m 1^st in 1:50.16.

Christian Taylor (Tyrone, GA), Triple Jump Gold 58-5. 2008 GWI 400m 2^nd in 47.94, Long Jump 1^st in 25-01.25, Triple Jump 1^st in 50-11.5.

Matt Tegenkamp (Lee’s Summit, MO) 10,000m 19^th in 28:18.26. 2000 GWI 3200m 2^nd in 8:52.9.

Jeremy Wariner (Arlington, TX) 4x400m Relays – pulled out due to an injury; see Olympic results in 2004, 2008; 2001 GWI 200m 5^th in 21.86, 400m 3^rd in 46.68, 2002 GWI 400m 2^nd in 45.85, 200m 4^th in 20.8

Ryan Whiting (Harrisburg, PA) Shot Put 9^th 67-8.6. 2005 GWI Shot Put 1^st with 68-08.5

Jesse Williams (Raleigh, NC) High Jump 9^th with 7-4.6; 2002 GWI High Jump 2^nd with 7-02.

Rachel Yurkovich (Newberg, OR) Javelin Throw 24^th with 190-0.3. 2003 GWI Javelin 1^st 146-10; 2004 GWI Javelin 4^th 144-11; 2005 GWI Javelin 1^st 154-00.

2008 – Beijing, China

Michelle Carter (Red Oak HS, TX). 15^th in Shot Put final. 2002 GWI SP winner (53’0).

Hazel Clark (Columbia HS, Maplewood, NJ) Competed in 800m. Won 1995 GWI 800m in 2:05.50.

Kerron Clement (La Porte HS, TX)-Silver medal in 400 Hurdles (47.98). Ran in prelims of 4×400 relay (Gold). 2002 GWI 2^nd in 110HHurdles (13.85);  3^rd in 300 Hurdles (37.04).

Jessica Cosby (Grover Cleveland HS, Mission Hills) Competed in Hammer throw.  Placed 2^nd in 2000 GWI Shot Put (48’9.25).

Allyson Felix (LA Baptist, North Hills) Silver  in 200m (21.94), Gold medal in 4x400m relay (3:18.54). 2001 GWI 1^st in 200m (23.90);  2^nd in 100m (12.03).

Hyleas Fountain-(Central Dauphin East HS, Harrisburg, PA)-Silver  in Heptathlon (6619 pts) 1999 GWI: 6^th in High Jump (5’6).

Kristin Heaston (Ygnacio Valley HS, Concord) Competed in Shot Put. 1993 GWI Shot Put 1^st (52’8.25),  Discus 1^st (165’10) at .

Monique Henderson-(Morse HS, San Diego)-Gold medal on 4×400 relay team (3:18.54). 1999 GWI: 200 1^st (23.79) and 400 1^st (53.11).

Marshevet Hooker (Southwest HS)-5^th in 200 final (22.34).  Placed 1^st in 100 (11.43) and 2^nd in 200 (24.12) at 2002 GWI.

Bershawn Jackson (Central HS, Miami, FL)-Bronze medal in 400 Hurdles (48.06).  3^rd in 110 Hurdles (13.90) and 1^st in 300 Hurdles (35.66) at 2002 GWI.  Also placed 4^th in 110 Hurdles (14.26) and 1^st in 300 hurdles (35.79) at 2001 GWI.

Dustin Jonas (La Vernia HS, TX) Competed in High Jump.  4^th in 2003 GWI (6’10).

Muna Lee – 5^th in 100m final (11.07) and 4^th in 200m final (22.01).  3^rd in 100m (11.89) at 1999 GWI.

Andra Manson (Brenham HS, TX) Competed in High Jump. Won the 2002 GWI HJ, 7’4.

Leonel Manzano  (Marble Falls HS, TX)-Advanced to Semi-finals in 1500m.  9^th in 800m at 2004 GWI.

Erica McLain (East HS, Plano TX).  Competed in Triple Jump.  Won the 2002 GWI Long Jump (20’3), Triple Jump (42’10).

David Neville (Merriville HS, IN) Bronze in 400 (44.80) and Gold medal in 4×400 relay (2:55.39).  Finished 3^rd at 2002 GWI (46.98).

Miguel Pate (W. Feliciana, St Francisville, LA).  Competed in Long Jump.  Placed 7^th in High Jump (6’6) at 1997 GWI .

Kara Patterson (Skyview HS, Vancouver, WA) Competed in Javelin.  3^rd in 2003 GWI (141.0).

Diana Pickler (Rowlett HS, TX)-Competed in Heptathlon.  Placed 2^nd in 100HHurdles (13.91) and 3^rd in Long Jump (19’04) at 2001 GWI.

Trevell Quinley (West HS, Tracy).  Competed in Long Jump.  Placed 3^rd at 2001 GWI (24’0).

Galen Rupp (Central Catholic HS, Portland, OR)-13th in 10,000m (27:36.99).  Placed 4^th in 2002 GWI 3200m (8:58.11).

Christian Smith (Pawnee Heights HS, KS).  Competed in 800m. At 2002 GWI won 800m in 1:52.0.

Matt Tegenkamp (Lee’s Summit, MO).  13^th in 5000 final (13:33.13).  Placed 2^nd in 3200m (8:53.79) at 2000 GWI.

Nicole Teter (West Valley HS, Cottonwood)-Competed in 800.  Won the 400, 1991 GWI (57.65).

Jeremy Wariner (Lamar HS) Silver in 400m (44.75), Gold  in 4×400 relay (2:55.39).  Finished 2^nd in 2002 GWI 400m (45.85) and 4^th in 200m (20.8).  At 2001 GWI, placed 3^rd in 400m (46.68) and 5^th in 200 (21.86).

Jesse Williams (Broughton HS, Raleigh, NC).  Competed in High Jump.  Placed 2^nd in 2002 GWI with a jump of 7’2.

Lauryn Williams (Rochester HS, PA) Placed 4^th in 100m final (11.03). 4^th in 100m (12.00) and 200m (24.83) at 1999 GWI.

Ian Waltz (Post Falls HS, ID).  Competed in Discus; Won 1995 GWI Discus, 201’9.

Christin Wurth-Thomas (Bloomington HS, IL).  Competed in 1500m.  Placed 9^th in the mile at 1997 GWI (5:05.33).

2004 – Athens, Greece

Dan Browne (West Linn HS, OR).  Placed 65th in Olympic Marathon and 12th in 10,000 (28:14.53).  Placed 2nd in 3200 at 1993 GWI (9:10.56) and third in mile.

James Carter (Merganthaler, Baltimore, MD)-Placed 4th in 400 Hurdles final (48.58).  Finished 2nd in GWI 400 in 1996 (47.13).

Hazel Clark (Columbia HS, Maplewood, NJ)-Competed in 800.  Won the 1995 GWI in 2:05.50.

Stacy Dragila (Placer HS, Auburn)-Competed in Pole Vault.  2nd in 400 Hurdles at 1990 GWI.

Allyson Felix (LA Baptist, North Hills)-Silver medal in 200 (22.18). 1st in 2001 GWI 200 (23.90) and 2nd in 100 (12.03).

Robert Gary (Evanston Township HS, IL).  Competed in steeplechase.  Won the 3200 at 1991 GWI (9:13.0).

John Godina (Central HS, Cheyenne, WY)-Placed 9th in Shot Put final.  1990 GWI Discus 1^st 192-11 and Shot Put 5^th 61-9.75.

Otis Harris (Utica, MS)-Silver medal in 400 (44.16), Gold medal 4×400 relay (2:55.91).  2000 GWI 400m 1^st 46.70.

Joanna Hayes (John W. North, Riverside)  Gold with Olympic record in 100mHH (12.37). 1994 GWI 100HH 1^st 14.58; 1995 GWI 100HH 1^st 13.30, and 300IH 1^st 40.81.

Kristin Heaston (Ygnacio Valley HS, Concord).  Competed in Shot Put.  1993 GWI Shot Put 1^st 52-8.25 and Discus 1^st 165-10.

Matt Hemmingway (Buena Vista HS, CO).  Silver medal in High Jump (2.34).  4th at 1991 GWI (7-0).

Monique Henderson (Morse HS, San Diego) Gold 4×400 relay team (3:19.01).  Placed 1st in 200 (23.79) and 400 (53.11) at 1999 GWI.

Chaunte Howard (JW North, Riverside).  Competed in HJ.  Won 2001 GWI with a jump of 5’10.  Also placed 5th in Triple Jump (37’ 03.75”).

Johnathan Johnson (Abilene HS, TX)-Olympic qualifier in 800m.  Won 2000 (1:49.60) and 2001 (1:50.00) Golden West Invitationals.

Marion Jones* (Thousand Oaks HS)-5th in Long Jump final. Set GWI meet records in 100 (11.31) and 200 (23.01) & won Long Jump (20- 9) in 1993.

Meb Keflezighi-(San Diego HS)-Marathon, Silver medal, 2:11:29.  Won mile at 1994 GWI (4:07.75).

Muna Lee-(Central HS, Kansas City, MO)-7th in 200 final (22.87).  3rd in 100 (11.89) at 1999 GWI.

LeShauntea Moore (Firestone HS, Akron, OH).  Advanced to Semi-Finals in 200 (22.93).  1st in 100 (12.00) and 2nd in 200 (24.03) at 2001 GWI.

Jonathon Riley (Brookline HS, MA)-Competed in 5000.  Placed 3rd in 1996 GWI mile (4:10.89).

Toby Stevenson (Permian HS, Odessa, TX).  Silver medallist in Pole Vault (5.90m).  Placed 3rd at 1995 GWI (15’6).

Nicole Teter (West Valley HS, Cottonwood, CA)-Competed in 800.  400 winner, 1991 GWI (57.65).

Jeremy Wariner (Lamar HS, TX)-Gold medals in 400 (44.00), 4×400 relay 2:55.91).  2nd in 2002 GWI 400 (45.85), 4th in 200 (20.8).  At 2001 GWI, placed 3rd in 400 (46.68) and 5th in 200 (21.86).

Angela Williams (Chino HS).  Competed in 4×100 Relay.  1st in 100 (12.02) and 200 (24.0) at 1995 GWI.

Lauryn Williams (Rochester HS, PA)-Silver medal in 100 (10.96), also ran on 4×100 relay.  4th in 100 (12.00) and 200 (24.83) at 1999 GWI.

Darold Williamson (Holmes HS, San Antonio, TX)-Gold medal 4×400 relay (2:55.91).  In 2001, placed 2nd in GWI (46.55).

Kellie Willie (Sterling HS, Houston, TX)-Ran in prelims, Gold medal 4×400 relay.  At 2002 GWI, finished 1st in 400 (45.52) and 2nd in 200 (20.3).  In 2001, placed 1st in 400 (46.04).

2000 – Sydney, Austalia

Amy Acuff (Port Arthur, Texas) High Jump 24^th 1.85m

Erin Aldrich (Lake Highland HS, Dallas, Texas).  Competed in High Jump.  Won 1996 GWI with a jump of 6’2.25.  Also won 1995 GWI (6-0).

Ato Bolden-100 meters silver (9.99), 200 meters bronze (20.20) Ran 10.58 for 3rd in the 100 and 21.47 for 4th in the 200 in the 1991 meet.

James Carter (Merganthaler, Baltimore, MD)-4th in 400 Hurdles final (48.04). 2d, GWI 4001996 (47.13).

Hazel Clark (Columbia HS, Maplewood, NJ)-Placed 7th in 800 final (1:58.75).  Won the 1995 GWI in 2:05.50.

Stacy Dragila-(Placer HS, Auburn)-Gold medal in Pole Vault (4.60m).  2nd in 400 Hurdles at 1990 GWI.

Kenny Evans (Pine Bluff HS, AR).  Placed 13th in High Jump (2.20m).  6th in 1995 GWI (6’6).

John Godina (Central HS, Cheyenne, WY)-Earned Bronze medal in Shot Put (21.20).  Won 1990 GWI Discus with a throw of  192-11 and placed 5th in shot put (61-9.75).

Chad Harting (Mexico HS, MO).  Competed in Pole Vault.  Also competed in 1990 GWI Pole Vault.

Floyd Heard (John Marshall HS, Milwaukee, WI). Competed in 200 Meters in 2000 and was the oldest sprinter to make an Olympic Team. Won the 100 (10.27) and 200 (20.65) meters at the 1985 GWI.

Monique Hennegan (Spring Valley HS, Columbia, SC)-Gold medal 4×400 relay (3:22.62).  Won 1994 GWI in 52.73.

Alvin Harrison* (North Salinas, Salinas, CA): Silver medal in 400 meters (44.40) and Gold on 4×400 relay (2:56.35).  2nd in 1993 GWI in 47.08.

Calvin Harrison* (North Salinas, Salinas, CA): Gold medal, 4×400 relay team (2:56.35). 1st, 1993 GWI 400 in 45.47, 2d in 200 in 20.57.

CJ Hunter * (Roosevelt HS, Hyde Park, NY)-Qualified in Shot Put.  4th at 1986 GWI (61-3.5).

Nick Hysong (Tolleson HS, AZ)-Gold in Pole Vault (5.90m).  2d at1990 GWI (16’6).

Meb Keflezighi– (San Diego HS)-12th in 10,000 (27:53.63).Won mile at 1994 GWI (4:07.75).

Marion Jones* (Thousand Oaks HS).  Won Gold medals in 100 (10.75), 200 (21.84), and 4×400 relay (3:22.62).  Earned Bronze medals in Long Jump (6.92m) and 4×100 relay (42.20). Set GWI meet records in 100 (11.31) and 200 (23.01) & won Long Jump (20- 9) in 1993.

Melvin Lister (Leavenworth HS, KS)-Competed in Long Jump.  Won the 1996 GWI with a jump of 23-9.25.  Also won the Triple Jump (51’ 0.5”).

Suzy Powell– (Downey HS, Modesto)-Competed in Discus.  Won 1994 GWI with a throw of 170-11.

Jason Pyrah-10th in 1500 meter final.  Won 1987 GWI mile at 4:04.25.

Adam Setliff (Bell, Hurst, TX)-5th in Discus final (66.02m).  Threw 196-11 for 2nd at GWI in 1988.

Michael Stember (Jesuit HS)-Competed in 1500 meters, advanced to Semi-Finals.  Won mile at 1995 GWI (4:08.51) & 1996 GWI (4:06.38).; 2d as a sophmore 1994 GWI (4:11.26).

Jerome Young* (Prince Technical HS, Hartford, CT).  Gold medal 4×400 relay.  At 1995 GWI, 2nd in 400 (45.89) and 3rd in 200 (21.74).

1996 – Atlanta, U.S.A.

Amy Acuff (Port Arthur, Texas) High Jump 24^th 1.85m
Valeyta Althouse (Blue Springs, MO): Did not qualify for final in shot. 47- 7.75 for 3rd at 1992 GWI.

Randy Barnes (St. Albans, WV): 1st in shot put (70-11.25). 65- 6.5 for 3d in 1985 and 5th in the discus at 182- 5.

Brad Barquist (Interlake, Bellvue, WA): 16th in his 10K heat. 7th in the 1986 3000 in 8:46.95.

Brian Bronson (Jasper, TX): 8th in 400 IH semi-final. Won 1991 GWI 300IH in 36.2 and the 200 in 20.84.

Ed Broxterman (B & B, Baileyville, KS): Did not qualify for HJ finals. 2nd in 1992 meet at 7- 0.

John Godina (Central, Cheyenne, WY): 2d in shot (68- 2.5). Did not qualify for finals in discus. In 1990 threw 61- 9.75 for 5th and won discus with 192-11.

Matt Guisto (San Mateo, CA): 9th in heat in 5K. Ran 8:28.87 for 4th in 1984 3000.

Alvin Harrison* (North Salinas, Salinas, CA): 4th at 400 (44.62), Gold medal in 4×400 relay (2:55.99 – his leg was 43.84). 2d in 1993 GWI 400 at 47.08.

Kenny Harrison (Central, Brookfield, WI): 1st in triple jump with American and Olympic record (59- 4.25). Won GWI in 1983 at 52- 4.5.

Janet Hill (Washington, Shreveport, LA): Did not qualify for final in discus throw. Won discus (169- 4) and 4th in shot (42- 8.25) in 1988 meet.

C.J. Hunter* (Roosevelt, Hyde Park, NY): 7th in finals with 66-10.75. 4th in 1986 GWI at 61- 3.5 and won the 16# shot competition, 51- 0.5

Anthuan Maybank (Georgetown, SC): Gold medal in 4×400 relay (2:55.99) – his anchor leg 43.87. 2d at 1989 GWI in both the 200 (21.78) and 400 (46.39).

Dan Middleman (Clarke, Westbury, NY): 17th in heat in 10K. Ran 8:15.17 for 2d in 1987 GWI 3000.

Derek Mills (DeMatha, Hyattsville, MD): Ran the 3d leg (43.66) on the gold medal (2:55.99) 4×400 relay. Won 1990 GWI 400 in 46.43.

Mike Powell (Edgewood, West Covina, CA): 5th in long jump at 26- 9.75. 7th at 6- 8 in 1981 HJ.

Suzie Powell (Downey, Modesto, CA): Did not qualify for final in discus throw. Won discus (170-11) and 2d in javelin (143- 5) in 1994 GWI.

Jason Pyrah (Willard, MO): 9th in heat in 1500. Won 1987 GWI mile at 4:04.25.

Adam Setleff (Bell, Hurst, TX): 12th in discus (184- 8). Threw 196-11 for 2d in 1988 GWI.

Henry Andrade (Johnson, Sacramento, CA): Did not finish his heat in the 110 HH due to injury while representing the Cape Verde Islands. 2d in GWI 1980 HH in 13.79 and won 400 IH in 52.73.]

Ato Boldon (Piedmont Hills, San Jose, CA): Running for Trinidad, he was 3d in both the 100m (9.90) and 200 (19.80), both new national records. Ran 10.58 for 3d in the 100 and 21.47 for 4th in the 200 in the 1991 GWI.]

Joe Naivalu (Fremont, Sunnyvale, CA): Finished 6th in heat in 110 HH while running for Fiji. 3d in 1996 GWI 110 HH in 13.89 and won 300 IH in 36.37.]

1992 – Barcelona, Spain

Evelyn Ashford (Roseville, CA): 5th in 100 semi-final and ran the 1st leg on the gold medal 4×100 (42.11). First woman contestant in the GWI. Won 1975 100 yards in 10.6

Arthur Blake (Haines City, FL): Out in the 110 HH semi-finals. Won in 1984 in 13.18w and was 2d in 400IH at 50.66.

Brian Blutreich (Capistrano Valley, Mission Viejo, CA): Did not qualify in the shot put trials. In 1985 meet won the shot at 67- 5.5 and finished first in the discus with 202- 1.

Hollis Conway (Fairpark, Shreveport, LA): Tied for 3d in the high jump (7- 8). 6th at 7- 0 in 1985 and 2d in the triple jump at 49- 7.5

Danny Everett (Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA): Injured in 400 semi-final. Won 1985 GWI in 46.06

Steve Lewis (American, Fremont, CA): 2d at 400 (44.21) and gold medal (anchor – 43.4) in the world record 4×400 relay (2:55.74). Won 1987 400 in 46.14.

Mike Powell (Edgewood, West Covina, CA): Silver medal in Long Jump (28- 4.25). In 1981 meet cleared 6- 8 for 7th in the high jump.

Reuben Reina (Jay, San Antonio, TX): 5th in his heat at 5000. Won mile in 1986 at 4:08.05.

1988 – Seoul, Korea

Willie Banks (Oceanside, CA): 6th in triple jump (55-10.5). Won 1974 GWI at 53- 3.75w and 6th in the long jump at 24- 2.75w.

Randy Barnes (St. Albanís, WV): 2d in shot put (73- 5.5). GWI 1985: 65- 6.5 for SP 3d, 5th in the discus at 182- 5.

Earl Bell (Jonesboro, AR): 4th in pole vault (18- 8.25). 15- 0 for 3d in 1973.

Arthur Blake (Haines City, FL): 8th in 110 HH (13.96). Won 1984 GWI in 13.18w and was 2d in 400IH with a 50.66.

Tonie Campbell (Banning, CA): 3d in 110 HH (13.38). 7th in 1978 GWI 120y HH in 14.21 and 2d in 440y IH in 53.68.

Hollis Conway (Fairpark, Shreveport, LA): 2d in high jump (7- 8.75). 6th in 1985 at 7- 0.

Danny Everett (Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA): 3d in 400 (44.09) and (1st leg – 44.0) on winning 4×400 team (2:56.16). Won 1985 GWI in 46.06.

Steve Lewis (American, Fremont, CA): 1st in 400 (43.87) and (2d leg – 43.6) on world record equaling 4×400 team (2:56.16). Won 1987 GWI in 46.14.

Billy Olson (Abilene, TX): 12th in the pole vault (18- 0.5). Was 5th in 1976 at 15- 0

Mike Powell (Edgewood, West Covina, CA): 2d in long jump (27-10.25). Jumped 6- 8 in 1981 high jump for 7th.

Kevin Robinzine (Everman, TX): Gold Medal 4×400 relay (3d leg, 44.7) 2:56.16. 1984 GWI won 400, 46.44.

Steve Scott (Upland, CA): 5th in 1500 (3:36.99). Ran 1:54.0 for 5th in 1974 800.

Calvin Smith*(Sumner Hill, Clinton, MS): 3d at 100m (9.99) and a member of the 4×100 relay which DQíd in heat. Won 1979 100y at 9.71 and tied for first in 220 at 21.65.

1984 – Los Angeles, U.S.A.

Evelyn Ashford (Roseville, CA): Won 100 in Olympic Record 10.97 and anchored the gold medal 4×100 (41.65). First woman contestant in the GWI. Won 1975 100 yards in 10.6

Duncan Atwood (Lakeside, Edmonds, WA): 11th in javelin (256- 3). Was 3d at 210- 0 in 1973.

Willie Banks (Oceanside, CA): 6th in triple jump (54-11.5). Won GWI in 1974 at 53- 3.75w and 6th in long jump at 24- 2.75w.

Earl Bell (Jonesboro, AR): Tied for 3d in pole vault (18- 4.5). 15- 0 for 3d in 1973.

Art Burns (Arapahoe, Littleton, CO): 5th in discus (213- 2). Threw 171- 1 for 4th in 1972.

Tonie Campbell (Banning, CA): 5th in 110 HH (13.55). 7th in 1978 GWI 120y HH at 14.21 and 2d in 440y IH in 53.68.

Michael Carter (Jefferson, Dallas, TX): 2d in the shot at 69- 2.5. Won GWI shot and discus in 1979 at 81- 3.5 and 201- 2.

Paul Cummings (Righetti, Santa Maria, CA): 9th in heat in 10K. 4:12.6 for 4th in 1971 mile.

Milton Goode (Monmouth, Tinton Falls, NJ): NH in HJ final. Jumped 7- 0 for 3d in 1979 GWI.

Sam Graddy (Northside, Atlanta, GA): Silver medalist in 100m (10.19) and ran leadoff on 4×100 relay which set a new world record of 37.83. Was 6th at 10.73 and 7th in the 200 in 21.71 in 1982

John Gregorek (St. Anthonyís, Smithtown, NY): 8th in steeplechase heat. Won 1978 GWI mile in 4:05.42

Steve Lacy (McFarland, WI): 10th in semi-final in 5000. Won 1974 GWI 1500 in 3:48.5

Doug Lytle (North, Shawnee Mission, KS): 6th in pole vault (17- 8.5). 2d at 16- 9 in 1980.

Steve Scott (Upland, CA): 10th in 1500 (3:39.86). Was 5th in 800 in 1:54.0 in 1974.

Calvin Smith* (Sumner Hill, Clinton, MS): Won Gold Medal as member (3d leg) of world record (37.83) 4×100 relay. Won 1979 100y in 9.71 and tied for 1st in 220 at 21.65.

Willie Smith (Uniondale, NY): Won Gold Medal for races in qualifying rounds in the 4×400 relay. Won 1974 GWI 100m in 10.2w and 20.7w.

Dwight Stones (Glendale, CA): 4th in high jump (7- 7). Won 1971 GWI at 6- 8.

Gawin Guy (Dobie, Pasadena, TX): 5th in his 1500 heat while competing for his native Jamaica. Won 1981 mile in 4:09.0.

1980 – Moscow, USSR

This was the team which never got to compete as the United States boycotted the Moscow Olympics over the USSR’s invasion of Afghanistan. These are the former Golden West participants who made the United States team. The event in which they qualified is shown in parentheses.

Duncan Atwood (Lakeside, Edmonds, WA): (Javelin) Was 3^rd at 210- 0 in 1973 GWI.

Willie Banks (Oceanside, CA): (Triple Jump) Won 1974 GWI at 53-3.75w, 6^th in LJ at 24- 2.75w

Andy Bessette (Cumberland, RI): (Hammer Throw) Won 1972 GWI hammer at 170- 3.75

Doug Brown (Notre Dame, Harper Woods, MI): (Steeple) 2^nd in 1970 GWI two mile in 8:57.8.

Greg Caldwell (Fremont, Los Angeles, CA): (Triple Jump) Won 1976 triple jump at 51- 9.75w

Tonie Campbell (Banning, CA): (110 HH) 7^th; 1978 GWI 120yHH in 14.21 and 2^nd in 440y IH in 53.68.

Matt Centrowitz (Power Memorial, New York City, NY): (5000) Won GWI mile in 1973 in 4:08.4 and was 4^th in the two mile at 8:56.2

Mike Durkin (Holy Cross, River Grove, IL): (1500) Ran 4:12.2 for 2^nd in 1971 mile.

John Gregorek (St. Anthony’s, Smithtown, NY): (Steeple) Won 1978 GWI mile in 4:05.42

Stanley Floyd (Dougherty, Albany, GA): (100 and 4×100 relay) 1979 GWI tied for 1^st in 220 at 21.65 and was 2^nd in 100 yards in 9.81.

Steve Lacy (McFarland, WI): (1500) Won 1974 GWI 1500 in 3:48.5.

Don Paige (Baldwinsville, NY): (800) 1975 GWI 2^nd in 880 at 1:51.8 and 6th in the mile at 4:20.0.

Steve Scott (Upland, CA): (1500) 1974 GWI Finished 5^th in 1:54.0 800m.

Pete Shmock (San Dieguito, Encinitas, CA): (Shot Put) Finished 5th at 62- 1.75 in 1968 meet.

Willie Smith (Uniondale, NY): (400) Won 1974 GWI 100m in 10.2w and 20.7w in 200m.

Cliff Wiley (Douglas, Baltimore, MD): (200) Won 1974 GWI 440 in 48.1

Randy Williams (Edison, Fresno, CA): (Long Jump) Won 1971 GWI long jump 25-2.5w and was 3rd in triple jump at 49- 8.5.

1976 – Montreal, Canada

Earl Bell (Jonesboro, AR): 6^th in Pole Vault (17-10.5). 1973 GWI PV 3^rd with 15- 0.

Doug Brown (Notre Dame, Harper Woods, MI): steeplechase 8th in heat. 1970 GWI 2-mile 2^nd in 8:57.8.

Matt Centrowitz (Power Memorial, New York City, NY): 6th in heat in 1500. 1973 GWI mile 1^st in 4:08.4; two mile 4^th in 8:56.2.

Mike Durkin (Holy Cross, River Grove, IL): 5th in heat in 1500. 1971 GWI mile 2^nd at 4:12.2.

Tony Colon (New York City, NY; Puerto Rico): Mile – did not advance; ran Mile for Puerto Rico in 1972 and did not advance. 1970 GWI Mile 1^st.

Charles Foster (Gaffney, SC): 4^th in 110mHH (13.41). 1971 GWI 120yHH 3^rd in 14.0 and 180yLH 5^th in 19.5.

Richard George (Millard, Fillmore, UT): Did not qualify for javelin finals. 1971 GWI Javelin 3rd at 223- =0

Millard Hampton (Silver Creek, San Jose, CA): Silver medalist in the 200 at 20.29; won a gold medal (3d leg) in the 4×100 relay (38.33). Had finished 2d in both 100m (10.3w) and 200m (20.7w)in 1974.

Mark Lutz (Mayo, Rochester, MN): 5th in his heat in the 200. Finished 5th in the 100 at 9.4w and 2d in the 220y at 20.7w in 1970.

Terry Porter (Azle, TX): Tied for 13th in pole vault (17- 0.75). Had finished 8th at 15- 0 in 1970.

Dave Roberts (Conroe, TX): 3d in pole vault (18- 0.5) equalling Olympic Record. 15- 4 for 3d in 1969.

Pete Shmock (San Dieguito, Encinitas, CA): 9th in shot put (65- 3). Was 5th at 62- 1.75 in 1968.

Dwight Stones (Glendale, CA): 3d again in the high jump at 7- 3. Won 1971 GWI at 6- 8.

Randy Williams (Edison, Fresno, CA): 2d in the long jump (26- 7.25). 1st in 1971 GWI long jump at 25- 2.5w and 49- 8.5 for 3d.

[Marcel Philippe (Mater Christi, Astoria, NY): 7th in 800 heat while running for France. 4th in 1969 GWI 880 at 1:52.8}

1972 – Munich, Germany

Larry Black (Killian, Miami, FL): 2^nd in 200m in 20.19 and Gold in the 4×100 relay (1st leg) which ran 38.19. 1969 GWI 400m 6^th in 48.7.

Doug Brown (Notre Dame, Harper Woods, MI): 9^th in heat in steeplechase. 1970 GWI 2^nd two-miles in 8:57.8.

Wayne Collett (Gardena, CA): 2d at 400m at 44.80; 1967 GWI 2^nd 180yLH in 18.6.

Tony Colon (New York City, NY; Puerto Rico): mile – did not advance; also ran mile for Puerto Rico in 1976 and did not advance; 1970 GWI mile 1^st.

Jan Johnson (Bloom, Chicago Heights, IL): Bronze pole vault 17- 6.75. 1968 GWI PV 2^nd at 15-0.

Rod Milburn (Clark, Opelusas, LA): Gold, 110 HH in 13.24 equaling the world record. 1969 GWI: 1^st 120y HH in 13.4w and 330yIH 4^th in 39.1.

Steve Prefontaine (Marshfield, Coos Bay, OR): 4^th at 5000m with 13:28.4. 1969 GWI mile 1^st, 4:06.0.

Rey Robinson (Lakeland, FL): DNS in quarterfinals in the 100m in the infamous misreading of the revised starting time. t1970 GWI 1^st 100y at 9.2w and 1^st 220y at 20.7w

Jim Ryun (East, Wichita, KS): Was tripped and fell in heat in 1500 to finish 9th. 1965 GWI mile 1^st (4:04.3), two-mile 1^st (9:04.0).

Steve Smith (South, Torrance, CA): Did not qualify for finals in pole vault. 1969 GWI PV 2^nd in at 16- 8.75.

Dwight Stones (Glendale, CA): 3d in high jump at 7- 3. 1971 GWI 1^st HJ at 6-8.

Gerald Tinker (Coral Gables, FL): Gold (3^rd leg) in 4×100 relay which equalled the world record of 38.19. 1969 GWI 220 1^st in 20.8w and  100y 2^nd in 9.4.

Tim Vollmer (Benson Tech, Portland, OR): 8^th in Discus at 197- 7.5. 1965 GWI Discus 3^rd at 179-10.

Bob Wheeler (Dulaney, Timonium, MD): 6^th in 1500 semi-final. 1970 GWI Mile 3^rd  in 4:06.6.

Randy Williams (Edison, Fresno, CA): Gold in Long Jump at 27- 0.5. 1971 GWI  LJ 1^st  25- 2.5w and  TJ 3^rd at 49- 8.

Mike Keogh (Essex Catholic, Newark, NJ): Competing for Ireland, 5^th in his heat at 5000m. 1970 GWI two-mile 1^st in 8:54.0.

1968 – Mexico City, Mexico

Bob Beamon (Jamaica, Queens, NY): 1^st in long jump with world record of 29-2.25. 1965 GWI: 4^th in long jump at 23-11; triple jump 1^st at 50- 3.25.

Wade Bell (Ogden, UT): 5^th in heat in 800. GWI 1963 mile 1^st in 4:17.1.

Gary Carlson (Rock Island, IL): 6^th in the discus (195-1). GWI 1963 4^th in discus, 171- 2.5.

Casey Carrigan (Orting, WA): Did not qualify in pole vault. GWI 1969 1^st PV with 17- 4.75.

Ron Freeman (Jefferson, Elizabeth, NJ): Bronze 400m (44.41), Gold 4×400 relay (2^nd leg in 43.2; world record 2:56.16). 1965 GWI 440 1^st in 46.8.

Charlie Greene (O’Dea, Seattle, WA): 3d at 100m (10.07); won gold medal (1st leg) in 4×100 relay (38.24) – world record. 1963 GWI 100y 1^st in 9.5 and 220y 2^nd in 21.5t.

Jim Hines (McClymonds, Oakland, CA): Gold at 100m (9.95) world record and Gold (4^th leg) 4×100 relay which set a world record of 38.24. 1964 GWI 220 yards 1^st at 21.5t and was 2d in the 100y at 9.8.

Larry James (White Plains, NY): Silver 400m (43.97) and Gold (3d leg in 43.8) in 4×400 relay which set a new world record at 2:56.16. 1966 GWI: 330yIH 2^nd in 38.0 and triple jump 4^th at 47- 8.

Marty Liquori (Essex Catholic, Newark, NJ): 12^th in 1500 (4:18.2) [Had run 3:52.1 in semi]. 1967 GWI mile 1^st in 4:08.0

Mark Murro (Essex Catholic, Newark, NJ): 9th in the javelin (262- 8.5). Won 1967 GWI at 247- 4.75.

Jim Ryun (East, Wichita, KS): Silver at 1500m (3:37.8). 1965 GWI mile 1^st in 4:04.3 and two-mile 1^st in 9:04.0.

Lou Scott (Eastern, Detroit, MI): 11th in heat at 5000. 3d in 1963 mile at 4:19.7.

Tommie Smith (Lemoore, CA): Gold, 200m world record (19.83). 1963 GWI 440 1^st in 47.3, long jump 4^th at 22’9” and 100y 5^th in 9.8.

Tracy Smith (Arcadia, CA): 11^th at 10K (30:14.6). 1963 GWI two mile 1^st in 9:17.0 and mile 5^th at 4:23.1.

Geoff Vanderstock (Catholic, Pomona, CA): 4^th in 400IH (49.06). 1964 GWI tied for 3^rd in 120yHH in 14.2 and was 3^rd 180yLH in 19.0.

Ron Whitney (Modesto, CA): 6^th in 400IH (49.26). 1960 GWI 880y 1^st in 1:54.4 and 2^nd 400 IH in 55.1.

1964 – Tokyo, Japan

Morgan Groth (Alhambra, Martinez, CA): 6^th in 800m heat. At GWI 1961 mile, 1^st in 4:10.0, a national record.

Jim Ryun (East, Wichita, KS): 9^th in semi-final 1500m as a Junior. At GWI 1965 1^st in mile (4:04.3) and two-mile in (9:04.0).

Richard Stebbins (Fremont, Los Angeles, CA): 200m 7^th (20.8); won Gold Medal (3^rd leg) on 4×100 relay which set a new world record at 39.0. 1962 GWI: 2^nd in 100y (9.7) and 2^nd in 220y (21.4t) .

Ulis Williams (Compton, CA): 5^th at 400m (46.0); Gold (3^rd leg in 45.4) on world record 4×400 relay (3:00.7). 1961 GWI: 1^st in 440 (47.3).