About Stan Mavis
Born 1955. Stan Mavis is an American long-distance runner.
Stan Mavis (born February 26, 1955), is an American former professional long-distance runner.
Mavis attended Michigan State University on a track and field scholarship in 1973. After graduating, he turned pro, running for the Athletics West Track Club. In 1980, Stan's time of 1:02:16 at the Natural Light Half Marathon broke the IAAF Half Marathon World Record. Mavis placed 10th in the 1980 US Olympic Trials despite the fact that the US boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics . After Retiring, Mavis became involved in the sporting good business. In 2002, Mavis joined Brooks Running and served as the senior vice president of product there. He co-founded the Pearl Izumi brand and led the Brooks Sports and Sugoi Performance Apparel store. In 2009, Mavis was inducted into the Colorado Running Hall of Fame.
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Who is Stan Mavis?
American distance runner
When was Stan Mavis born?
Stan Mavis was born on 26 February 1955 in United States.
What is Stan Mavis's occupation?
Stan Mavis is a long-distance runner.
What nationality is Stan Mavis?
Stan Mavis is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stan Mavis. https://biography.guide/stan-mavis/
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