Ruth Wysocki
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Ruth Marie•Wysocki (Kleinsasser-, Caldwell-) |
| Used name | Ruth•Wysocki |
| Born | 8 March 1957 in Alhambra, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 59 kg |
| Affiliations | Brooks Racing Team |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Ruth Wysocki had a long career as a middle distance runner for the United States. She competed in the 1984 Olympic Games, after winning the Olympic Trials 1,500, in both the 800 and 1,500. She came back in 1995 to represent the US in the World Athletics Championships in the 1,500. In between she ran for the US in the Yokohama Ekiden road relay in 1985-88, and in 1996, she ran in the Chiba Ekiden road relay. Wysocki won one national title, the 1978 TAC 800. She attended Redlands College and ran for the Nike Coast Track Club.
Personal Bests: 800 – 1:58.65 (1984); 1500 – 4:00.18 (1984); Mile – 4:21.78 (1984); 3000 – 8:49.93i (1985); 5000 – 16:37.22 (1985).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Ruth Wysocki | |||
| 800 metres, Women (Olympic) | 6 | |||||
| 1,500 metres, Women (Olympic) | 8 |