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'''Ruth Wysocki''' (born March 8, 1957 in [[Alhambra, California]]) is an [[United States|American]] middle distance runner who specialized in the [[800 meters]] and [[1500 metres]].


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'''Ruth Wysocki''' (born March 8, 1957, in [[Alhambra, California]]) is an American middle distance runner who specialized in the [[800 meters]] and [[1500 metres]].
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Wysocki began track competition in age-group races in the late 1960s, and continued her track career over a period of about 30 years, until she became a Masters (over-40) runner in 1997. Wysocki was a standout performer in the 800&nbsp;m at [[Azusa High School]] in [[Azusa, California]], winning the California State championship at [[440 y]] and 880 y.{{cn|http://lynbrooksports.prepcaltrack.com/ATHLETICS/TRACK/stateres.htm#400_G does not show here name|date=May 2017}} Running for [[Citrus College]] as Ruth Caldwell, she won the [[CCCAA]] California State Cross Country Championships in both 1977 and 1978.<ref>http://cccaasports.org/sports/wxc/History_of_Champions</ref> Later in those seasons, she won the 1978-9 championships at both 800 meters and 1500 meters.<ref>http://cccaasports.org/sports/wtrack/History_of_Champions</ref> Her victories at the Southern California Championships remain the records in both those events.<ref>http://static.psbin.com/i/f/m3qj1v4bnujou1/2017_cccaa_state_track_meet_program.pdf</ref>

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Wysocki began track competition in age-group races in the late 1960s, and continued her track career over a period of about 30 years, until she became a Masters (over-40) runner in 1997. Wysocki was a standout performer in the 800&nbsp;m at [[Azusa High School]] in [[Azusa, California]], winning the California State championship at [[440 y]] and 880 y.{{citation needed|reason=http://lynbrooksports.prepcaltrack.com/ATHLETICS/TRACK/stateres.htm#400_G does not show here name|date=May 2017}} Running for [[Citrus College]] as Ruth Caldwell, she won the [[CCCAA]] California State Cross Country Championships in both 1977 and 1978.<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://www.cccaasports.org/sports/wxc/History_of_Champions|title=Women's Cross Country History of Champions|website=CCCAA}}</ref> Later in those seasons, she won the 1978-9 championships at both 800 meters and 1500 meters.<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://www.cccaasports.org/sports/wtrack/History_of_Champions|title=Women's Track & Field History of Champions|website=CCCAA}}</ref> Her victories at the Southern California Championships remain the records in both those events.<ref>http://static.psbin.com/i/f/m3qj1v4bnujou1/2017_cccaa_state_track_meet_program.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
She attended the [[University of Redlands]], where she excelled at 400 and 800&nbsp;m.
She attended the [[University of Redlands]], where she excelled at 400 and 800&nbsp;m.


Wysocki first won fame in American middle-distance running when she upset [[Mary Decker]] to win the 1978 US Champsionships 800&nbsp;m in 2:01.99. Wysocki scored another upset victory against Decker (now Slaney) at the 1984 [[United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|US Olympic Trials]], this time at 1500&nbsp;m. Wysocki outsprinted Slaney to win the Trials in 4:00.18. At the [[Athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics|1984 Summer Olympics]] she finished sixth in [[800 m]] and eighth in [[1500 m]]. [http://www.sporting-heroes.net/athletics-heroes/stats_athletics/olympics/1984_w.asp] She finished seventh in 1500&nbsp;m at the [[1995 World Championships in Athletics]] in Gothenburg.
Wysocki first won fame in American middle-distance running when she upset [[Mary Decker]] to win the 1978 US Championships 800&nbsp;m in 2:01.99. Wysocki scored another upset victory against Decker (now Slaney) at the 1984 [[United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|US Olympic Trials]], this time at 1500&nbsp;m. Wysocki outsprinted Slaney to win the Trials in 4:00.18. At the [[Athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics|1984 Summer Olympics]], held in [[Los Angeles, California]], she finished sixth in [[800 m]] and eighth in [[1500 m]]. [http://www.sporting-heroes.net/athletics-heroes/stats_athletics/olympics/1984_w.asp] She finished seventh in 1500&nbsp;m at the [[1995 World Championships in Athletics]] in [[Gothenburg, Sweden]] at age 38.

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In 1997, Wysocki set several [[Masters athletics|Masters]] records at distances from 800&nbsp;m – 5000&nbsp;m on the track, and 5k and 8k road races. Her 800 meters and 1500 meters were ratified as [[List of United States records in masters athletics#Women|American W40 records]] on December 5, 2020, more than 23 years after the performances.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.flipsnack.com/USATF/masters-track-field-records/full-view.html|title = Masters Track & Field Records}}</ref> Her father, Willis Kleinsasser, was also a successful Masters athlete. Her brother, Alan Kleinsasser, ran 1:50.5 for 800&nbsp;m and 3:52.2 for 1500&nbsp;m, both school records at [[Caltech]].


Ruth is married to Tom Wysocki, who qualified for the [[Athletics at the 1980 Summer Olympics|1980 Summer Olympics]] that were held in Moscow, as the alternate on the [[10,000 m]] team, though the United States boycotted that competition.<ref>[https://lasvegassun.com/news/1998/nov/02/father-of-distance-runner-wysocki-dies/ Father of distance runner Wysocki dies Monday], ''[[Las Vegas Sun]]'', November 2, 1998. Retrieived July 8, 2020.</ref>
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In 1997, Wysocki set several [[Masters athletics|Masters]] records at distances from 800&nbsp;m – 5000&nbsp;m on the track, and 5k and 8k road races. Her father, Willis Kleinsasser, was also a successful Masters athlete. Her brother, Alan Kleinsasser, ran 1:50.5 for 800&nbsp;m and 3:52.2 for 1500&nbsp;m, both school records at [[Caltech]].


==Personal bests==
==Personal bests==
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==References==
==References==
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{{reflist}}

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* {{IAAF name|id=62086|name=Ruth Wysocki}}
==External links==
* [http://www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/TrackAndFieldArchive/1997/wysocki.asp Ruth Wysocki] profile at [[USATF]]
* [http://www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/TrackAndFieldArchive/1997/wysocki.asp Ruth Wysocki] at [[USATF]]
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* {{World Athletics||Ruth Wysocki}}
* {{Olympics.com profile|ruth-wysocki}}
* {{SR/Olympics profile|wy/ruth-wysocki-1}}
* [http://www.masterstrack.com/blog/archives/000618.html Interview with Ruth Wysocki, 2007]
* [http://www.masterstrack.com/blog/archives/000618.html Interview with Ruth Wysocki, 2007]
* [http://www.redlands.edu/x8879.xml University of Redlands Track and Field Top Ten Performances]
* [http://www.redlands.edu/x8879.xml University of Redlands Track and Field Top Ten Performances]
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Latest revision as of 05:40, 9 March 2024

Ruth Wysocki (born March 8, 1957, in Alhambra, California) is an American middle distance runner who specialized in the 800 meters and 1500 metres.

Wysocki began track competition in age-group races in the late 1960s, and continued her track career over a period of about 30 years, until she became a Masters (over-40) runner in 1997. Wysocki was a standout performer in the 800 m at Azusa High School in Azusa, California, winning the California State championship at 440 y and 880 y.[citation needed] Running for Citrus College as Ruth Caldwell, she won the CCCAA California State Cross Country Championships in both 1977 and 1978.[1] Later in those seasons, she won the 1978-9 championships at both 800 meters and 1500 meters.[2] Her victories at the Southern California Championships remain the records in both those events.[3] She attended the University of Redlands, where she excelled at 400 and 800 m.

Wysocki first won fame in American middle-distance running when she upset Mary Decker to win the 1978 US Championships 800 m in 2:01.99. Wysocki scored another upset victory against Decker (now Slaney) at the 1984 US Olympic Trials, this time at 1500 m. Wysocki outsprinted Slaney to win the Trials in 4:00.18. At the 1984 Summer Olympics, held in Los Angeles, California, she finished sixth in 800 m and eighth in 1500 m. [1] She finished seventh in 1500 m at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics in Gothenburg, Sweden at age 38.

In 1997, Wysocki set several Masters records at distances from 800 m – 5000 m on the track, and 5k and 8k road races. Her 800 meters and 1500 meters were ratified as American W40 records on December 5, 2020, more than 23 years after the performances.[4] Her father, Willis Kleinsasser, was also a successful Masters athlete. Her brother, Alan Kleinsasser, ran 1:50.5 for 800 m and 3:52.2 for 1500 m, both school records at Caltech.

Ruth is married to Tom Wysocki, who qualified for the 1980 Summer Olympics that were held in Moscow, as the alternate on the 10,000 m team, though the United States boycotted that competition.[5]

Personal bests[edit]

Distance Time Year
880 y 2:10.7 1974 (High School)
400 m 56.8 1975 (College)
800 m 2:06.80 1978 (College)
1500 m 4:18.9 1978 (College)
440 y 55.0 1975
800 m 1:58.65 1984
1000 m 2:38.36 1995
1500 m 4:00.18 1984
Mile 4:21.78 1984
2000 m 5:40.09 1984
3000 m 8:52.91 1987
5000m 16:37.22 1985
800 m 2:03.95 1997 (masters)
1000 m 2:40.42 1997 (masters)
1500 m 4:08.69 1997 (masters)
5000 m 16:37.22 1997 (masters)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Women's Cross Country History of Champions". CCCAA.
  2. ^ "Women's Track & Field History of Champions". CCCAA.
  3. ^ http://static.psbin.com/i/f/m3qj1v4bnujou1/2017_cccaa_state_track_meet_program.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  4. ^ "Masters Track & Field Records".
  5. ^ Father of distance runner Wysocki dies Monday, Las Vegas Sun, November 2, 1998. Retrieived July 8, 2020.

External links[edit]

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