Jeff Myers (2015) - Hall of Fame - Iowa State Athletics

Jeff Myers

Jeff Myers

Track & Field/Cross Country
Davenport, Iowa

First sub-four minute miler in school history
Won the 1977 Big Eight indoor title in the mile and then placed fifth at the NCAA Championship to earn All-America honors
Took first place honors at the Drake Relays twice
Ran a 3:41.3 in the 1,500 meters as a 19-year-old to qualify for the 1976 U.S. Olympic Trials
Helped the Cyclones win the 1974 Big Eight Cross Country Championship, the school’s first league title in 43 years
Died in a tragic plane crash prior to his season season at Iowa State