Brian Abshire
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Brian Kenneth•Abshire |
| Used name | Brian•Abshire |
| Born | 14 November 1963 in El Sobrante, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 59 kg |
| Affiliations | Athletics West, Eugene (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Brian Abshire was a middle-distance runner mostly known for the steeplechase. He competed in that event at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, making the semi-finals, but failing to advance to the final. Abshire had won the event that year at the US Olympic Trials. He also won a bronze medal in the steeple at the 1987 Pan Americans. He was second in the event at the 1987 and 1989 US Championships and third in 1990.
Abshire started college in Oregon at Clackamas Community College, but then transferred to Auburn University where he was twice an All-American in cross-country, an All-American indoors in the 3,000 metres, and a two-time All-American in the steeplechase.
Personal Best: 3000S – 8:20.83 (1987).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Brian Abshire | |||
| 3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) | 9 h2 r2/3 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–0–1 1987 Indianapolis ATH bronze: 3000 m steeplechase)