Calvin Miller (runner)
Personal information | |
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Nickname | Uncle Cal |
Nationality | American |
Born | 5 September 1996 |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Sport | |
Sport | Track and Field |
Event(s) | 800 m, 4x800 m, 1,000 m indoor |
College team | The University of Oklahoma |
Calvin Miller (born 5 September 1996) is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800-meter discipline. He ran collegiately at The University of Oklahoma. He is currently the NCAA Men's Division I Indoor Track and Field Big XII Champion for the 1,000-meter run with a time of 2:30:44.
Early life
[edit]Miller was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where he ran track and cross country. He is the son of Rick and Debbie Miller and has a brother, Jack. In high school, Miller served as president of the student council, he was a three-time Masonic Award winner and a member of Senior Council and National Honor Society. At the end of his senior year, Miller also won the prestigious Mr. Westmoore Award.
Running career
[edit]High school
[edit]Miller attended Westmoore High School. While at Westmoore he was the State Runner-up in the 4x800-meter and 800-meter his junior year. He would go on to win both events at State in his senior season. In 2013 he was awarded the OSSAA Academic All-State. He originally committed to Tulsa University but then said "nah" and switched to OU. Miller also ran cross-country in high school and was good at that too.
Collegiate
[edit]Miller currently attends The University of Oklahoma and is on an athletic scholarship. He is a red-shirt Sophomore, majors in Chemistry. He also was a member of the President's Leadership Class at OU. While in college, Miller has competed in the 800 meter, 4x800-meter relay, 1,000-meter, and the mile run in indoor and outdoor track and field.
Awards
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Result |
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2014 | OSSAA 6A State Championship | 4x800 meter relay | Runner-Up |
2014 | OSSAA 6A State Championship | 800 meter | Runner-Up |
2015 | OSSAA 6A State Championship | 4x800 meter relay | Won |
2015 | OSSAA 6A State Championship | 800 meter | Won |
2015 | Jim Thorpe Player of the Year Award | Track and Field | Won |
2018 | BIG XII Indoor Track and Field Championship | 1000 meter run | Won |
2018 | OU ESPYs | Breakout Athlete | Nominated |
2018 | OU ESPYs | Unsung Hero Award | Nominated |
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210578909&DB_OEM_ID=31000
- http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31000&ATCLID=211695625
- http://www.normantranscript.com/sports/high_school_sports/community-service-helps-westmoore-s-calvin-miller-earn-jim-thorpe/article_625edc84-19b8-5916-8889-3ffaed704efb.html