University of Texas Athletics

Preston Davis

Induction:
2012
Class:
1966

This accomplished distance runner from San Antonio, Texas, competed for the Texas Longhorns track and field program in 1963 and from 1965 to 1966, building an impressive résumé across both cross country and track. He captured Southwest Conference Cross Country titles in 1963 and 1965 and set both a league and school record while winning the 880-yard run at the 1966 SWC meet. That same year, he was named the “Outstanding Athlete” at the prestigious Texas Relays, later winning the Jerry Thompson Mile there in 1968. On the national stage, he was a member of three USA national track teams and claimed three USA/AAU National Championships, including the mile run in 1968. He also reached the finals of the 1,500 meters at the 1968 U.S. Olympic Trials, though an injury ultimately prevented him from competing. Davis is now retired.

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