Paul Geis
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]
| 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(s) | 5000 metres |
| College team | Oregon Ducks |
University of Oregon
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.
His running career was known for his rivalry with Steve Prefontaine.[3]
References
- "Paul Geoffrey Geis". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Paul Geis Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- Oregonian/OregonLive, Ken Goe | The (October 31, 2019). "Former University of Oregon distance star Paul Geis dies at 66". oregonlive. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
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