Jeff Fishback

American runner
Jeff Fishback
Personal information
BornNovember 20, 1941
Medal record
Men’s Athletics
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1963 São Paulo 3000 m Steeplechase

Jeffrey ("Jeff") Mason Fishback (born November 20, 1941, in San Mateo, California) is a retired middle- and long-distance runner from the United States. He won the gold medal in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase event at the 1963 Pan American Games in Brazil.

Fishback represented his native country at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. He was runner-up in the steeplechase at the 1962 NCAAs for San Jose State College coached by Lloyd (Bud) Winter. Fishback was affiliated with the Santa Clara Valley Youth Village .

Personal Bests

  • 2 miles – 8:50 (1962)
  • Steeplechase – 8:40.4 (1964)
  • 5,000 metres – 14:32.8 (1962)

References

  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jeff Fishback". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2012-11-04.
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US National Championship winners in men's steeplechase
1889–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–present
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • 2 mile steeplechase in 1889–1919, 1921–27, 1929–31, 1953–55 and 1957; 3000 m steeplechase otherwise.
  • The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Men's field athletes
Women's track athletes
Women's field athletes
Coaches
  • Bob Giegengack (men's head coach)
  • Edward P. Hurt (men's assistant coach)
  • Payton Jordan (men's assistant coach)
  • Charles Walter (men's assistant coach)
  • Ed Temple (women's head coach)
  • Jack Griffin (women's assistant coach)


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