Hal Manning

Harold Manning won the AAU steeplechase in 1934 and 1936. At the 1936 Olympic Trials, Manning won in 9:08.2, setting a US record and a world best, although the IAAF did not recognize steeplechase world records until 1954. He competed for Wichita State and the Wichita AC. While at Wichita State, Manning won the 1930 NCAA 2-mile, after finishing second in 1929. He was the first NCAA Champion for the Shockers, and their first All-American in track & field. In 1979 Manning was a charter inductee to the Pizza Hut Shockers Hall of Fame.

Personal Bests: 2 miles – 9:18.2 (1930); 3000S – 9:08.2 (1936).