Loikkanen was one of Finland's most successful 800 meter and 1500 meter runners in the beginning of the 1980s.

Born in Achinsk (Siberia), Masterkova started out as an 800 meter runner.

In 2010 Kelly Rennie, a gym owner and personal trainer from New Zealand, and 400 meter runner Graham Hedman won the respective prizes.

Lassiter was ranked among the top ten 1500 meter runners in the US by Track and Field News for six straight years:

Walton-Floyd placed fifth in the 800 meter run at the 1988 Summer Olympics; her personal best (1:57.80) still ranks fifth all-time among American 800 meter runners.

He coached hurdlers and 400 meter runners, while continuing to train competitively in his event.

Jeremy Mims, 800 meter runner for University of Kansas and sponsored by Nike.

Harrison, 22, of Salinas, Calif., has a twin brother named Calvin, who was considered the top 400 meter runner in the family.

Clark began competitive running at Sanford Seminole High School as a 3200 meter runner.

Roddie Haley is probably one of the fastest 400 meter runners who never made an Olympic team.