Calvin Miller (runner) explained

Calvin Miller
Nickname:Uncle Cal
Birth Date:5 September 1996
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Sport:Track and Field
Event:800 m, 4x800 m, 1,000 m indoor
Collegeteam:The University of Oklahoma
Nationality:American

Calvin Miller (born 5 September 1996) is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800-meter discipline. He ran collegiately at The University of Oklahoma. He is currently the NCAA Men's Division I Indoor Track and Field Big XII Champion for the 1,000-meter run with a time of 2:30:44.

Early life

Miller was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where he ran track and cross country. He is the son of Rick and Debbie Miller and has a brother, Jack. In high school, Miller served as president of the student council, he was a three-time Masonic Award winner and a member of Senior Council and National Honor Society. At the end of his senior year, Miller also won the prestigious Mr. Westmoore Award.

Running career

High school

Miller attended Westmoore High School. While at Westmoore he was the State Runner-up in the 4x800-meter and 800-meter his junior year. He would go on to win both events at State in his senior season. In 2013 he was awarded the OSSAA Academic All-State. He originally committed to Tulsa University but then said "nah" and switched to OU. Miller also ran cross-country in high school and was good at that too.

Collegiate

Miller currently attends The University of Oklahoma and is on an athletic scholarship. He is a red-shirt Sophomore, majors in Chemistry. He also was a member of the President's Leadership Class at OU. While in college, Miller has competed in the 800 meter, 4x800-meter relay, 1,000-meter, and the mile run in indoor and outdoor track and field.

Awards

Awards and Nominations!Year!Award!Category!Result
2014OSSAA 6A State Championship4x800 meter relayRunner-Up
2014OSSAA 6A State Championship800 meterRunner-Up
2015OSSAA 6A State Championship4x800 meter relayWon
2015OSSAA 6A State Championship800 meterWon
2015Jim Thorpe Player of the Year AwardTrack and FieldWon
2018BIG XII Indoor Track and Field Championship1000 meter runWon
2018OU ESPYsBreakout AthleteNominated
2018OU ESPYsUnsung Hero AwardNominated

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