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Steve Spence (born May 9, 1962, in
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) is a
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long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength. Within endurance ru ...
and coach. One of his many accomplishments was winning a bronze medal at the
1991 World Championships in Athletics The 3rd World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held in the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan between August 23 and September 1. 1517 athletes from 167 countries partic ...
. He graduated from Lower Dauphin High School in
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, where he ran track. He then attended Shippensburg University, where he won numerous NCAA Division Two national titles in the 5000m run. Spence is now the head cross country coach and assistant track coach at Shippensburg University.


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In-depth article from MileSplitSteve Spence's Accomplishments and Coaching AchievementsShippensburg University Women's Cross Country ProgramShippensburg University Men's Cross Country Program
1962 births Living people American male marathon runners Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics Olympic track and field athletes for the United States People from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Sportspeople from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania alumni World Athletics Championships medalists 20th-century American sportsmen {{US-longdistance-athletics-bio-stub