Danielson was no slouch! Putting it in perspective regionally, Danielson's sub four mile has survived a whole stable of distance runners from San Diego County. And he was...
CIFSDS Hall of Champions/Media Athlete of the Year
1966 - Doyle Steele, San Diego and Tim Danielson, Chula Vista
San Diego County Individual Event Champion
1965 - Tim Danielson, Chula Vista High school. 4:09.9
1966 - Tim Danielson, Chula Vista High school. 4:06.2
C.I.F State Champion
1600 meter Run
1965 - Tim Danielson, Chula Vista High school 4:08.4y
1966 - Tim Danielson, Chula Vista High school 4:07.0y
CIFSDS Track & Field Meet Record
1966 - 1600 Meter Run Tim Danielson, Chula Vista 4:04.6*
Although Tim's record mile (3:59.4) was run in 1966, at Balboa Stadium the same track Ryun set his 3:55.3. Still number 3, surviving Verzbicas.
A previous poster made the remark 'some guy who never did anything.'? Interesting statement. I looked at the Chula Vista High school website and could not believe that Danielson wasn't even inducted to their Hall of Fame. Sheeesh. My impression the guy ran with some heart and soul and wasn't out for the fame. Who could blame him. Running to fullfill the Nations obligation could be an awful stigma. Despite that I could say that Danielson inspired a lot of San Diego distance runners from the 1965 - 1975 era. When I was younger I made the trek (somebody mentioned this on letsrun too) to Balboa stadium and Chula Vista high. Wow.
Not only that but look at the past record holders standouts over the last 75 years who performed well Nationally in high school. I think that all school records should be displayed on a schools website and their records prodly displayed by the track. It gives the young and upcoming something to strive for - inspires. Same for some community colleges. At one community college (very famous for its Distance running program) there a board where the track & field records were displayed - where did it go? I get mad when I see one that it is either withered away or rendered to a dusty back storage lot. Shame on these school administrators!
I can't but help, maybe making, a mid night trek to the Silver Strand State Beach (one of Danielson's favorite runs) and having a good jog cry. Sad times we live in.