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While maybe a name that rings more bells with our parents generation, Gerry Lindgren etched his way into distance running fame nearly fifty years ago with his gutsy racing. His senior year in high school, Lindgren ran a personal best in 5000 meters at 13:44, establishing a U.S. high school record. His record would stand for over forty years until Galen Rupp finally ran faster. His other records were equally note worthy. His indoor 2 mile best of of 8:40.0 stood for an even longer duration of time. Only a few short weeks ago Edward Cheserek ran 8:39.15 at the Millrose Games, finally eclipsing Lindgrens time. After enrolling at Washington State University he went on to win 11 NCAA titles, which included defeats of Jim Ryun and Steve Prefontaine. While he fell short of an Olympic medal in 1964 due to a mis-fortunate ankle injury, he did set a world record in the 6 mile in 1965 . To this day, he continues to run regularly, and stays active in the local running scene around Honolulu. He coached the University of Hawaii's women's track and field team 2005-2007.
You were notorious for being a tough racer, What made you a successful racer?