Rod DeHaven (born September 21, 1966, in Palo Alto, California) is the Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach and Track and Field Coach at South Dakota State University (2011 to present).[1] SDSU is his alma mater where he holds several school records in track.[2]
Before returning to SDSU, Rod spent time as a professional runner.[citation needed] His most notable achievement is winning the 2000 Olympic Trials marathon and being the only athlete to represent the United States at the marathon at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.[3] DeHaven is also the course record holder for the Naples Half Marathon, with a 1:03:12 time set in 2000.[4]
International competitions
edit| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  United States | |||||
| 2001 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, Illinois | 6th | Marathon | 2:11:40[5] |
| 2000 | Naples Half Marathon | Naples, Florida | 1st | Half-marathon | 1:03:12 |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 69th | Marathon | 2:30:46 |
| 2000 | 2000 US Olympic Trials Marathon | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 1st | Marathon | 2:15:30 |
| 1999 | 7th IAAF World Championships | Seville, Spain | 24th | Marathon | 2:19:06 |
| 1991 | 19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships | Antwerp, Belgium | 194th | 12k | 37:34 |
Personal bests
edit- 800 meters - 1:48.67 (1986 - SDSU School Record)
- 1500 meters - 3:40.15 (1987 - SDSU School Record)
- 8 kilometers - 22:54 (1999 Cedar Rapids)
- 10,000 meters- 28:17.25 (2000 Palo Alto)
- Half marathon - 1:03:12 (2000 Naples FL)
- Marathon - 2:11:40 (2001 Chicago)
References
edit- Rod DeHaven at World Athletics
- Rod DeHaven at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
- ^ Spencer Chase (September 21, 2011). "Adjusting on the Run". SDSU Collegian. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
- ^ South Dakota State Track & Field School Records, SDSU Athletics at GoJacks.com, retrieved February 14, 2012.
- ^ Lori Shontz (May 8, 2000). "DeHaven traveled long, unusual path to the winner's circle". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
- ^ "2000 Half Marathon Special Report". Retrieved May 8, 2013.
- ^ "Chicago Marathon Race Results 2001". Marathon Guide. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
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