| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pan American Games | ||
 | 1971 Cali | 4x400 metres relay |
Dale Alexander (born April 28, 1949) is an American former sprinter and middle-distance runner. [1]
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pan American Games | ||
| 1971 Cali | 4x400 metres relay |
Dale Alexander (born April 28, 1949) is an American former sprinter and middle-distance runner. [1]
Alexander is from Nicodemus, Kansas and attended high school in Bogue, Kansas, where he competed in three sports. His third cousin is NFL football player Veryl Switzer. [2]
He first competed for the Butler Grizzlies of Butler Community College for two seasons. He then transferred to Kansas State University, where he was coached by DeLoss Dodds. [2]
Alexander was a multiple-time All-American for the Kansas State Wildcats track and field team, finishing runner-up in the 4 × 880 yards relay at the 1970 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships and runner-up in the 600 yards at the 1971 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. [3] [4] [5] He ran multiple distances but preferred the 440 yards to the longer 600 yards. [6]
At the 1971 Pan American Games, Dale won the gold medal leading off the U.S. team in the 4 × 400 m relay. [7]
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