Thom Hunt

Education

Hunt attended Patrick Henry High School of San Diego, California, where he ran cross country and track. He set the high school indoor mile record at 4:02, which lasted until Alan Webb broke it in 2001. Overall, he set multiple high school records for the state of California, and recorded a personal best of 8:45.2 in the 2-mile by the time he graduated.

Career

High school Collegiate Hunt attended and ran with University of Arizona. During his time in college, he would earn four All-America honors. He also set the school records in the 3000 meter steeplechase and 5000 meters.

Achievements

• He represented the United States in international competition and was particularly prolific in cross country running, in which he won the Gold Medal as a juniors runner at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in 1977, and the Silver Medal the previous year (1976).