George Young (runner)

George Young
Young right behind Gunnar Tjörnebo over the last hurdle in the 1960 Summer Olympics
Personal information
Full nameGeorge L. Young
NationalityAmerican
Born(1937-07-24)July 24, 1937
Roswell, New Mexico, U.S.
DiedNovember 8, 2022(2022-11-08) (aged 85)
Casa Grande, Arizona, U.S.
Height5 ft 8.5 in (1.740 m)
Weight148 lb (67 kg)
Sport
SportLong-distance running
EventSteeplechase
College teamArizona
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)Mile: 3:59.6
2 miles: 8:22
3k steeple: 8:30.60
3 miles: 13:10
5000m: 13:29.40
6 miles: 27:54.8
Marathon: 2:30:48
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1968 Mexico City3000m Steeplechase

George L. Young (July 24, 1937 – November 8, 2022) was an American track athlete and college coach. He won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the 3000 meter steeplechase and held several American records in events ranging from the two mile to the 5000 meter race. He broke two world records, in the indoor two and three mile events.