University of Arizona's first Olympian and member of four consecutive U.S. track and field Olympic teams (1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972), winning bronze medal in 3000-meter steeplechase in 1968. Member of U.S. Pan American Games team in 1959 and 1963, and American record holder in steeplechase (8:30.6) and two mile (8:22.0) in 1968. Four-year letterman and team captain in 1959.