Arnie Sowell
Arnie Sowell (actually Arnold M. Sowell; born April 6, 1935 in Pittsburgh ) is a former American middle -distance runner who specialized in the 800-meter distance .
In 1955 he won the Pan American Games in Mexico City , and in 1956 he finished fourth at the Olympic Games in Melbourne .
He was twice US champion over 800 m or 880 yards (1955, 1956) and three times US indoor champion over 1000 yards (1955-1957). In 1954 and 1956 he was starting NCAA champions for the University of Pittsburgh over 800 m and 880 yards.
Personal bests
- 440 yards: 47.3 s, June 8, 1956, Houston (equivalent to 47.0 s over 400 m )
- 800 m: 1: 46.7 min, June 16, 1956, Berkeley
- 1500 m : 3: 48.1 min, July 6, 1957, Nancy
Web links
- Arnie Sowell in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
- Arnie Sowell in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Sowell, Arnie |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Sowell, Arnold M. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American middle distance runner |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 6, 1935 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pittsburgh |