About Tom Von Ruden
Lived 1944 – 2018 (aged 73). Tom Von Ruden was an American middle-distance runner.
Thomas Frederick Von Ruden (August 22, 1944 – May 17, 2018) was a middle distance runner from the United States. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's 1500 metres at the 1967 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Von Ruden set his personal best (3:38.5) in the same event on 26 July 1971 at a meet in Århus. He also competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Representing the Oklahoma State Cowboys track and field team, Von Ruden won the 1965 inaugural 880 yards at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships in a time of 1:51.8.
In, 1985 Von Ruden won the 1500 m at the United States Masters West Region Championship.
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Who was Tom Von Ruden?
American middle-distance runner
When was Tom Von Ruden born?
Tom Von Ruden was born on 22 August 1944 in Coeur d'Alene.
When did Tom Von Ruden die?
Tom Von Ruden died on 17 May 2018.
What was Tom Von Ruden's occupation?
Tom Von Ruden was a middle-distance runner.
What nationality was Tom Von Ruden?
Tom Von Ruden was American.
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