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'''Michael Stember''' (born January 30, 1978) is a [[track and field]] [[Athletics (sport)|athlete]] from the United States, who is known for his achievements in the [[middle-distance running|middle distance]] events. His first international competition was winning the gold medal in the [[1500 metres]] at the 1997 Pan American Junior Championships. He won a silver medal at the [[1999 Pan American Games]] in the men's 1500 metres. He ran in the [[2000 Summer Olympics]] in [[Sydney, Australia]], where he qualified for the semi-finals but finished a non-qualifying 9th.<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/st/michael-stember-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418023513/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/st/michael-stember-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 18, 2020|title=Michael Stember|accessdate=September 26, 2017}}</ref> He returned to the [[2003 Pan American Games]] and repeated his silver medal in the men's 1500 metres. In 2004 he became the U.S. Indoor 800&nbsp;m champion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usatf.org/statistics/champions/USAIndoorTF/men/m800m.asp |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100902141853/http://www.usatf.org/statistics/champions/USAIndoorTF/men/m800m.asp |archivedate=September 2, 2010 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> In 2007–2008 he was a volunteer coach at [[UCLA]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-xc/mtt/stember_michael00.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405154957/http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-xc/mtt/stember_michael00.html |archivedate=April 5, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> He later became a restaurant owner.
'''Michael Stember''' (born January 30, 1978) is a [[track and field]] [[Athletics (sport)|athlete]] from the United States who is known for his achievements in the [[middle-distance running|middle distance]] events. His first international competition was winning the gold medal in the [[1500 metres]] at the 1997 Pan American Junior Championships. He won a silver medal at the [[1999 Pan American Games]] in the men's 1500 metres. He ran in the [[2000 Summer Olympics]] in [[Sydney, Australia]], where he qualified for the semi-finals but finished a non-qualifying 9th.<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/st/michael-stember-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418023513/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/st/michael-stember-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 18, 2020|title=Michael Stember|access-date=September 26, 2017}}</ref> He returned to the [[2003 Pan American Games]] and repeated his silver medal in the men's 1500 metres. In 2004 he became the U.S. Indoor 800&nbsp;m champion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usatf.org/statistics/champions/USAIndoorTF/men/m800m.asp |title=USATF - Statistics - USA Indoor Track & Field Champions |access-date=2010-09-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100902141853/http://www.usatf.org/statistics/champions/USAIndoorTF/men/m800m.asp |archive-date=September 2, 2010 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> In 2007–2008 he was a volunteer coach at [[UCLA]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-xc/mtt/stember_michael00.html |title=Player Bio: Michael Stember - UCLA Official Athletic Site |access-date=2010-09-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405154957/http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-xc/mtt/stember_michael00.html |archive-date=April 5, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> He later became a restaurant owner.


==Running career==
==Running career==
===High school===
===High school===
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Stember ran for [[Jesuit High School (Sacramento)|Jesuit High School]]. As a sophomore in 1994 at the [[CIF California State Meet]] he finished second in the 1600 metres to the future American marathon great [[Meb Keflezighi]]. He won the race outright as a junior (1995) and senior (1996). His 4:04.00 winning time in the 1995 CIF State Meet was the state 1600 meters record until 2001 when it was surpassed by [[Ryan Hall (runner)|Ryan Hall]] at 4:02:62.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prepcaltrack.com/ATHLETICS/TRACK/stateres.htm |title=California State Meet Results – 1915 to present |publisher=Hank Lawson |date= |accessdate=January 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006092406/http://www.prepcaltrack.com/ATHLETICS/TRACK/stateres.htm |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> However, as fast as Stember was running, he had a habit of running strategically, always finishing with a devastating kick that demoralized his opponents. As a junior, it worked well because no athlete on that level could match his kick at any pace.
Stember ran for [[Jesuit High School (Sacramento)|Jesuit High School]]. As a sophomore in 1994 at the [[CIF California State Meet]] he finished second in the 1600 metres to the future American marathon great [[Meb Keflezighi]]. He won the race outright as a junior (1995) and senior (1996). His 4:04.00 winning time in the 1995 CIF State Meet was the state 1600 meters record until 2001 when it was surpassed by [[Ryan Hall (runner)|Ryan Hall]] at 4:02:62.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prepcaltrack.com/ATHLETICS/TRACK/stateres.htm |title=California State Meet Results – 1915 to present |publisher=Hank Lawson |access-date=January 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006092406/http://www.prepcaltrack.com/ATHLETICS/TRACK/stateres.htm |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The impressive finish—starting after two laps—is depicted in a YouTube video named "Godspeed" which has been viewed more than 28 million times since its release in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNSWTwB-_bk |title=Godspeed Video Page on Youtube}}</ref> However, as fast as Stember was running, he had a habit of running strategically, always finishing with a devastating [[Kick (running)|kick]] that demoralized his opponents. As a junior, it worked well because no athlete on that level could match his kick at any pace.


===Collegiate===
===Collegiate===
He carried this strategy to [[Stanford University]], even though [[Vin Lananna]] tried to coax him into occasionally using other strategies. He scored 13 points for the team in 2000, with a second place in the 1500 and 4th place in the [[800 metres]] as Stanford won the [[NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gostanford.com/sports/c-track/mtt/stember_michael00.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130124195847/http://www.gostanford.com/sports/c-track/mtt/stember_michael00.html |archivedate=January 24, 2013 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Stember holds the Stanford records in both the 1500 metres and 800 metres and was named All American ten times. He ran the 800 metre leg on Stanford's "world record" claiming team for the unsanctioned Indoor "Distance Medley Relay".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-track/mtt/stember_michael00.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318031337/http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-track/mtt/stember_michael00.html |archivedate=March 18, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
He carried this strategy to [[Stanford University]], even though [[Vin Lananna]] tried to coax him into occasionally using other strategies. He scored 13 points for the team in 2000, with a second place in the 1500 and 4th place in the [[800 metres]] as Stanford won the [[NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gostanford.com/sports/c-track/mtt/stember_michael00.html |title=Player Bio: Michael Stember - Stanford University's Official Athletic Site |access-date=2010-09-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124195847/http://www.gostanford.com/sports/c-track/mtt/stember_michael00.html |archive-date=January 24, 2013 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Stember holds the Stanford records in both the 1500 metres and 800 metres and was named All American ten times. He ran the 800 metre leg on Stanford's "world record" claiming team for the unsanctioned Indoor "Distance Medley Relay".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-track/mtt/stember_michael00.html |title=Player Bio: Michael Stember - Stanford University's Official Athletic Site |access-date=2010-09-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318031337/http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-track/mtt/stember_michael00.html |archive-date=March 18, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>


===International===
===International===
In 1999, he was fourth in the [[Athletics at the 1999 Summer Universiade|World University Games]], behind (among others) [[Alan Webb (runner)|Alan Webb]] and then-Kenyan [[Bernard Lagat]]. A year later, he was the third qualifier at the [[United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|U.S. Olympic Trials]], but had not achieved the [[United States Olympic Trials (track and field)#Standards|A Standard]]. He spent the summer chasing the mark, achieving it at [[Herculis]] in one of the last opportunities before the Olympics. Stember ended up running the men's 1500 meters at the [[2000 Summer Olympics]], but did not make it to the final round.
In 1999, he was fourth in the [[Athletics at the 1999 Summer Universiade|World University Games]], behind then-Kenyan [[Bernard Lagat]]. A year later, he was the third qualifier at the [[United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|U.S. Olympic Trials]], but had not achieved the [[United States Olympic Trials (track and field)#Standards|A Standard]]. He spent the summer chasing the mark, achieving it at [[Herculis]] in one of the last opportunities before the Olympics. Stember ended up running the men's 1500 meters at the [[2000 Summer Olympics]], but did not make it to the final round.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/TrackAndFieldArchive/2005/Stember_Michael.asp Michael Stember] at [[USA Track & Field]]
* [http://www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/TrackAndFieldArchive/2005/Stember_Michael.asp Michael Stember] at [[USA Track & Field]]
* {{IAAF name|131471|Michael Stember}}
* {{World Athletics||Michael Stember}}
* {{IOC profile|michael-stember}}
* {{Olympics.com profile|michael-stember}}


{{Gatorade National Track and Field Athlete of the Year}}
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Latest revision as of 16:50, 18 February 2024

Michael Stember
Stember in 2017
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1978-01-30) January 30, 1978 (age 46)
Fair Oaks, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg)
Sport
SportTrack
Event(s)800 metres, 1500 metres
College teamStanford
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)800 meters: 1:46.20[1]
1500 meters: 3:35.11[1]
Medal record
Men's athletics (track and field)
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1999 Winnipeg 1500 m
Silver medal – second place 2003 Santo Domingo 1500 m
Updated on May 5, 2012

Michael Stember (born January 30, 1978) is a track and field athlete from the United States who is known for his achievements in the middle distance events. His first international competition was winning the gold medal in the 1500 metres at the 1997 Pan American Junior Championships. He won a silver medal at the 1999 Pan American Games in the men's 1500 metres. He ran in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, where he qualified for the semi-finals but finished a non-qualifying 9th.[2] He returned to the 2003 Pan American Games and repeated his silver medal in the men's 1500 metres. In 2004 he became the U.S. Indoor 800 m champion.[3] In 2007–2008 he was a volunteer coach at UCLA.[4] He later became a restaurant owner.

Running career[edit]

High school[edit]

Stember ran for Jesuit High School. As a sophomore in 1994 at the CIF California State Meet he finished second in the 1600 metres to the future American marathon great Meb Keflezighi. He won the race outright as a junior (1995) and senior (1996). His 4:04.00 winning time in the 1995 CIF State Meet was the state 1600 meters record until 2001 when it was surpassed by Ryan Hall at 4:02:62.[5] The impressive finish—starting after two laps—is depicted in a YouTube video named "Godspeed" which has been viewed more than 28 million times since its release in 2010.[6] However, as fast as Stember was running, he had a habit of running strategically, always finishing with a devastating kick that demoralized his opponents. As a junior, it worked well because no athlete on that level could match his kick at any pace.

Collegiate[edit]

He carried this strategy to Stanford University, even though Vin Lananna tried to coax him into occasionally using other strategies. He scored 13 points for the team in 2000, with a second place in the 1500 and 4th place in the 800 metres as Stanford won the NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship.[7] Stember holds the Stanford records in both the 1500 metres and 800 metres and was named All American ten times. He ran the 800 metre leg on Stanford's "world record" claiming team for the unsanctioned Indoor "Distance Medley Relay".[8]

International[edit]

In 1999, he was fourth in the World University Games, behind then-Kenyan Bernard Lagat. A year later, he was the third qualifier at the U.S. Olympic Trials, but had not achieved the A Standard. He spent the summer chasing the mark, achieving it at Herculis in one of the last opportunities before the Olympics. Stember ended up running the men's 1500 meters at the 2000 Summer Olympics, but did not make it to the final round.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b All-Athletics. "Profile of Michael Stember".
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Michael Stember". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  3. ^ "USATF - Statistics - USA Indoor Track & Field Champions". Archived from the original on September 2, 2010. Retrieved September 23, 2010.
  4. ^ "Player Bio: Michael Stember - UCLA Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on April 5, 2012. Retrieved September 23, 2010.
  5. ^ "California State Meet Results – 1915 to present". Hank Lawson. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  6. ^ "Godspeed Video Page on Youtube".
  7. ^ "Player Bio: Michael Stember - Stanford University's Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2010.
  8. ^ "Player Bio: Michael Stember - Stanford University's Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on March 18, 2012. Retrieved September 23, 2010.

External links[edit]

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