Dyrol Burleson grew up in Cottage Grove, Oregon, United States. Cottage Grove is a city in Lane County, Oregon, United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the He attended the University of Oregon, where he ran track under the coach Bill Bowerman. The University of Oregon (UO is a public, Coeducational Research university in Eugene Oregon, United States. William J "Bill" Bowerman ( February 19, 1911 – December 24, 1999) was an American Track and field coach Dyrol lettered in track and field in 1960, 1961, and 1962. [1]
Accomplishments
- 1960 Olympic Games 1500 meters: 3:40. The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games 9 (6th place)[2]
- 1964 Olympic Games 1500 meters: 3:40. 0 (5th place)[2]
- 1960 American Record holder 1500 meters : 3:41. 3[2]
- 1960 American Record holder 1500 meters : 3:40. 9[2]
- 1960 American Record holder 1 Mile : 3:58. 6[2]
- 1961 American Record holder 1 Mile : 3:57. 6[2]