Ruth Wysocki

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameRuth Marie•Wysocki (Kleinsasser-, Caldwell-)
Used nameRuth•Wysocki
Born8 March 1957 in Alhambra, California (USA)
Measurements176 cm / 59 kg
AffiliationsBrooks 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