Roscoe Divine (November 3, 1947 – September 2026) was an American track and field athlete. He was known primarily as a miler but excelled in shorter distances like the 880 yard (800 meters) and the steeplechase.
He ran track for the University of Oregon under coach Bill Bowerman. He was part of a collection of sub-4 minute milers that collected around Bowerman when the number of people accomplishing the feat was relatively small. He lettered in track in 1967, 1968, 1969, and 1970. He lettered in cross country in 1969 and was the runner-up in the 1500 meters at the 1968 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
He was ranked in the United States top 10 five times, the best being #3 in 1967.
Records
1968 World Record holder : 4-mile relay (Oregon Track Club)Roscoe Divine (4:03.2) (USA)Wade Bell (4:01.0) (USA)Arne Kvalheim (4:03.3) (NOR)David Wilborn (3:57.5) (USA)16:05.0
References
External links Duck Record Holders Photo with Steve Prefontaine