Reuben Rory Reina (born November 16, 1967, in

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) is a retired American track and field athlete, known for long-distance running. He represented the United States at the

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, running the

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. Reina was a high school star at John Jay High School. He won the 1985

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in the record time of 14:36m, which remains the Balboa Park course record. He was also a seven time UIL Texas state champion, winning the mile and 2 mile events his last three years of high school, plus winning the state cross country title weeks before winning the Footlocker national championship. He earned a scholarship to the

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where he won back to back

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in the indoor 3000 meters. Arkansas won the indoor team title all four years Reina was with the team, in the midst of a 12 straight year title run. He also achieved a 3:57

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. After college he ran professionally, winning the

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twice, in 1994 and 1996.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Reina, Reuben 1967 births Living people American male long-distance runners American male middle-distance runners Arkansas Razorbacks men's track and field athletes Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics Olympic track and field athletes for the United States Track and field athletes from San Antonio John Jay High School (San Antonio) alumni United States collegiate record holders in athletics (track and field) NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships winners 20th-century American sportsmen