Sporting Honors

Olympic Bronze Medal, 10,000 meters, 1956

N.C.A.A. Cross Country Champion, 1959, 1960

N.C.A.A. 5,000 Meters Champion, 1960

U.S. Cross Country Champion, 1959, 1960

U.S. 3- Miles Indoor champion, 1960

U.S. 10,000 Meters Champion, 1960

World Indoor Record Holder, 2 miles & 3 miles, 1959, 1960, 1961

10-time All-America selection

U.S. Master of the Year, 1980

T.A.C.  Outstanding Athlete Award 50-59, 1980

World record holder (over 50) 1-Hour run, 1982

U.S. Age Record Holder, 8K, 10K, 15K, 1982