Bill McChesney (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 8, 1959 Eugene, Oregon |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day Toledo, Oregon |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track |
| Event(s) | 5000 meters, 10,000 meters |
| College team | Oregon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Mile: 3:56.36[1] 3000 meters: 7:40.19[1] 5000 meters: 13:14.80[1] 10,000 meters: 27:47.25[1] |
Bill McChesney, Jr. (January 8, 1959 - October 29, 1992) was an American long-distance runner from Eugene, Oregon. As of 2014, he is Oregon's record holder in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters.
Running career
He graduated from South Eugene High School and earned All-American honors in cross-country and track and field while attending the University of Oregon. He qualified for the 1980 U.S. Olympic team in the 5,000 meters. McChesney was ranked first in America and fourth in the world in the 5,000-meters during the 1981 season.
Death
McChesney died in a car accident in 1992 outside of Toledo, Oregon. He was 33.[2]
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- University of Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame biography
- Leaders of the Long Distance Decades-University of Oregon
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