2. George Young

2. George Young 

Years at UA: 1956-59

Notable achievements:

• Arizona’s first Olympian

• Member of four straight U.S. track and field teams

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• Bronze medal winner in 1968 3,000-meter steeplechase

• Held records in steeplechase, 2 mile, indoor 3 mile and American records for 5,000-meter, 3,000-meter, steeplechase and 4x1,500-meter relay, as well as 12 age group world records.

• Arizona Hall of Famer

• National Track and Field Hall of Fame

• National Distance Running Hall of Fame