Calvin Miller (runner)

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.

Calvin Miller
Personal information
Nickname(s)Uncle Cal
NationalityAmerican
Born5 September 1996
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Sport
SportTrack and Field
Event(s)800 m, 4x800 m, 1,000 m indoor
College teamThe University of Oklahoma

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
2014 OSSAA 6A State Championship 4x800 meter relay Runner-Up
2014 OSSAA 6A State Championship 800 meter Runner-Up
2015 OSSAA 6A State Championship 4x800 meter relay Won
2015 OSSAA 6A State Championship 800 meter Won
2015 Jim Thorpe Player of the Year Award Track and Field Won
2018 BIG XII Indoor Track and Field Championship 1000 meter run Won
2018 OU ESPYs Breakout Athlete Nominated
2018 OU ESPYs Unsung Hero Award Nominated

References
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