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Webb, Alan
- Broke Jim Ryun's 36-year old national high school record in the mile (3:53.43) in 2001
- First American high school miler to run under four minutes indoors (2001)
- Fourth-fastest high schooler ever in the 800m
- After the first lap of his historic run, Alan is in 16th place … last. Then he started passing guys, including six in one 80-meter stretch. The crowd goes wild.
- After breaking Jim Ryun’s record, Alan spent more than an hour after the meet signing autographs and posing for pictures.
- Marion Jones: “It’s exciting to come out on the track and watch a phenom like Alan Webb run.”
- Maurice Greene: “I wouldn’t race him in a mile. He don’t look like no high school dude.”
- Secret to Alan’s running success … rest … nine hours a night.
- Loves mint chocolate chip ice cream; has ice cream before all big meets.
- Would have loved to run with Steve Prefontaine … “the definition of a true competitor,” says Alan.
- Fashion tip for runners … no socks … “It’s one less thing to worry about.”
- Plays guitar
In 2001, Alan named as one of “America’s Best” in culture and society by CNN/Time Magazine; an essay was written for the honor by U.S. representative Jim Ryun, who said, “The full measure of Alan’s achievement will emerge as younger athletes, inspired by his feat, push themselves further than they otherwise might have.”
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Q&A: Webb on running in Millrose Games
On the pain of running the mile, Alan told usatoday.com: "The pain can be pretty bad. But when I'm on pace, the excitement gets me through each lap. Adrenaline can get you beyond the pain."
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Height: 5'9
Born: 1/13/1983
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
Resides: Fairfax, VA
Sport: Track & Field
Event: 1500m
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