Donald J Paige was born on October 13,1956 and is an American retired middle-distance runner.
10 Facts About Don Paige
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In 1979, while a student at Villanova University, Paige ran an indoor American Record of 2:20.3 for 1000m and a few months later ran a personal best of 3:54.6 for the mile.
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In 1980, Don Paige won the 800 at the USA Olympic Trials on 23 June 1980 in Eugene, Oregon, but could not participate at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow because of the US-led boycott.
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Don Paige did however receive one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created specifically for the qualified athletes.
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Don Paige ran 3:54.19, his lifetime best for the mile, on May 16,1982.
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In 1984, Don Paige failed to qualify for the Olympics finishing fifth in the 800 m final at the Olympic Trials.
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Don Paige was then awarded an NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship, and attended for 1 year Drexel University's MBA program.
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Don Paige was honored in 1997 for his outstanding achievements as a middle-distance runner at Villanova including winning two NCAA Outdoor individual titles in the 800m and one at 1500m, and at the indoor NCAA Championships three 1000y titles.
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Since retiring from athletics, Don Paige has worked on the design of track and field facilities, as owner of his own consultancy company.
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Don Paige was ranked among the best in the US and the world in the 800 m over the period 1979 to 1984, according to the votes of the experts of Track and Field News.