RE: Centrowitz: Best American running family ever?

What about the Powell's,

Andy ran 8:49 in hs

Sara ran sub 5:00 in hs

Mike world record in the LJ

older bro was a world class shot putter

pretty good track team right there.

You forgot Suzy.

[quote]Duck Kettle met Hog Pot wrote:

Right, like Oregon's never had a foreigner who ran the mile.

[quote]Razorbacklash wrote:

Be interesting to compare the lists though don't you think?

JJJJJJJJJJJJ wrote:

No family is even close to the Christiansens!!!!! Jake, Jacy, Job, Jed, Jesi, Jill,and Jenny. They had more american age group records before they turned 12 years old than these other runners will achieve in their lifetime!!!

But what did any of them ever do in High School, much less college? Zip. They may be a nice family but all the kids burned out before age 15. Ran way to much at a young age. Too bad bacause there might have been some pro talent there. We will never know.

Some Facts wrote:

all the kids burned out before age 15.

I wouldn't call 5th at d3 nationals senior year of college or leading team to title soph year "burning out".

Not world class, but I wouldn't call that "burning out" after 15 either.

Well the idea the two will have kids (adam and kara) is a farse.

After crushing the Worlds, breaking AR's and getting on the Tonight Show, she will divorce Adam (who will really hit rock bottom), and start a more hollywoood style relationship, she will be like the Paris Hilton for Nike, making bags, dress shoes, heels, skirts and such. Her flings will include NBA stars, rock stars, a time with Lance, and probably in her highlight before London, a leaked sex tape with phenom German F.

i say the father/son combo of Galen Rupp and Alberto Salazar takes the cake on this one

Don't forget in addition Billy still holds the Oregon 5k record (for now) at 13:14.

Track_Fan wrote:

Don't forget in addition Billy still holds the Oregon 5k record (for now) at 13:14.

This is a great point, unbelievable. Makes me think Galen will make a strong attempt at this at least once this outdoor season, perhaps Cardinal invite?

Has anyone thought about Kenenisa Bekele and his brother Tariku Bekele and their cousin Derartu Tulu?

Do they count?

No, not 'mercan.

I also forgot their uncle, former Oriole great Boog Powell.

Powells Books wrote:

You forgot Suzy.

Here are some age group marks for Bill Sr. and Marcia

Prefontaine 10K

1983 McChesney Sr. Bill 53 36:51

1984 McChesney Sr. Bill 56 37:00

1987 McChesney Bill 59 39:20

1988 McChesney Bill 60 37:53

1990 Mcchesney Bill 62 42:06

1991 Mcchesney Bill 63 43:47

1994 Mcchesney Bill 66 42:21

1995 McChesney Bill 67 43:36

2001 McChesney Bill 73 49:36

2004 McChesney Bill 76 53:30

1984 McChesney Marcia 54 49:40

1987 McChesney Marcia 57 51:12

1988 McChesney Marcia 58 53:31

1990 Mcchesney Marcia 60 55:37

1991 Mcchesney Marcia 61 59:31

1994 Mcchesney Marcia 64 1:00:26

1995 McChesney Marcia 65 55:50

This is only a glimpse of their greatness. They are tow of the best people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Their sons are equally impressive. Here's a link to an article about Ken's 4th place team from the 2008 state XC meet.

http://www.newsregister.com/article/22956-amity-high-boys-nab-4th-state

Here's an article on Steven - he was Dyestat's coach of the week at one point this fall:

http://www.dyestat.com/?pg=usEastbayCoachoftheWeek-08-XC-McChesney

His girls team wound up finishing 6th or 7th this year at NXN.

Actually, the Lewis' (Carl and Carol) should get pulled into any list...

4runner wrote:

Actually, the Lewis'

"Lewises"

(Carl and Carol) should get pulled into any list...

Yes, the Lewis family. Add Olympian Steve to that list along with Basketball player Reggie, Boxer lenox and the Dad Jerry Lewis.

Who is the Clark's dad? Doesn't he produce movies? I heard they are loaded!

Well don't forget JJ Clark, he had State records and was a Olympic trials finalist too. I think he ran a good mile need to research that.