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Greg Rice

1916 – 1991

American long-distance runner

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About Greg Rice

Lived 1916 – 1991 (aged 75). Greg Rice was an American athletics competitor.

Track and field career

At 5' 5" height but barrel-chested, Rice was nicknamed the "Little Dynamo". After leaving Notre Dame, Rice was affiliated with the New York Athletic Club On the 28 February 1942 at the AAU indoor championships, Rice set a world indoor best time at three miles of 13:45.7, a time not bettered for 17 years.

On March 16, 1943, Rice set a world indoor best time for two miles of 8:51.0, a time not bettered for 9 years. and won 3 indoor national titles at 3 miles (1940–43). His final race was on June 20, 1943, where he came second to the legendary Swedish runner Gunder Hägg over 5000 m at the AAU Championships. His training for the race had been interrupted by time at sea following his enlisting in the United States Maritime Service six months earlier.

Later life

After his service in the war, Rice worked as an accountant for the toy company Louis Marx & Company. He retired in 1984.

Accolades and awards

In 1940, Rice received the Sullivan Award as the outstanding American amateur athlete. In 1977, he was inducted into the United States Track and Field Hall of Fame

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
University of Notre Dame
Also known as
Joseph Gregory Rice

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Greg Rice?

American long-distance runner

When was Greg Rice born?

Greg Rice was born on 13 January 1916 in Deer Lodge.

When did Greg Rice die?

Greg Rice died on 19 May 1991 in River Edge.

What was Greg Rice's occupation?

Greg Rice was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Greg Rice?

Greg Rice was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Greg Rice

· Wikidata: Q16012685

· DBpedia: Greg Rice (runner)

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