Coyote Sports Hall of Fame
Tom Green of Hornick, Iowa, is an 8-time all-American and 2-time national runner-up. He placed second outdoors in the 200-meter dash in 2000, and was second indoors in the 60-meter dash in 2002. Tom had three other top-4 national finishes throughout his career, each during his senior season.
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In addition to his success at nationals, Tom won the 100-meter dash at the Drake Relays in 2002, edging a runner from the University of Alabama. Tom was the only Division 2 athlete in the field. He remains the Coyotes’ record holder in four events, including the 100- and 200-meter dashes outdoors, and the 55- and 60-meter dashes indoors.
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After completing his eligibility, Tom was chosen as one of a select group of sprinters to represent United States Track & Field in a series of meets that included stops in Palo Alto, California; Calgary, Canada; Glasglow, Scotland; and San Antonio, Texas. Shortly before then, he finished seventh in the 100 at the USA Track & Field Championships in California. It was the highest finish ever by a South Dakota athlete.
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Upon graduation, Tom moved to San Diego, California, where he trained for the 2004 Olympics at the Olympic Training Center. He retired from track and field in 2006, and started a personal training business called Greenspeed Training Facility. He resides in San Diego.