Michael Spence (athlete)

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Michael Spence
Personal information
Born (1978-05-20) May 20, 1978 (age 46)
EducationEast Stroudsburg High School
Princeton University
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event 3000 metres steeplechase
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Rio de Janeiro 3000 m steeplechase

Michael Spence (born May 20, 1978) is an American former athlete who competed in long-distance running events. [1]

Raised in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Spence attended East Stroudsburg High School and was a District 11 cross country champion, before taking up the steeplechase as a specialty while a varsity athlete at Princeton University. He won the 1997 USA junior steeplechase title and trained in Utah under Olympics coach Chick Hislop. [2]

Spence was a silver medalist for the United States in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, behind countryman Joshua McAdams who passed him in the final lap. [3] At the 2008 U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, Spence missed out on a place for Beijing after coming in sixth position. [4]

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References

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  2. Kroeckel, Andrew (June 22, 2007). "Steeplechase perfect fit for Eastburg grad Spence". Pocono Record.
  3. "Pan American Games". Los Angeles Times . July 29, 2007.
  4. Buratti, Bruce (July 6, 2008). "Spence falls short of making U.S. team". Pennlive .