Conrad Nightingale

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Conrad Keith Nightingale (born September 24, 1945, in Colorado Springs, Colorado) is an American steeplechase runner who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

Early life

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Nightingale grew up in Halstead, Kansas and attended Halstead High School. Following graduation, Nightingale competed for the Kansas State Wildcats track and field team and won the 1966 mile run at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships in a time of 4:03.4.[3][4]

Legacy

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Halstead High School hosts an annual track and field meet known as the 'Conrad Nightingale Invitational'.

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Conrad Nightingale". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  2. ^ "Nightingale to Start National Schedule in Modesto Relays". The Wichita Eagle. May 26, 1966. p. 32. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
  3. ^ "Ryun Runs for Big Double". Detroit Free Press. March 10, 1967. p. 37.
  4. ^ "Nightingale's 'Iron-Man' Distant Feat: Wins, Loses!". The Wichita Beacon. June 13, 1963. p. 12. Retrieved September 14, 2025.


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