Once Upon a Time in the Vest

Friday, September 2, 2016

V 6 N. 66 Dan Maas former 4 minute miler killed in traffic accident


Dan Maas former Adams State 16 times sub four minute miler died in a traffic accident along with his wife recently.  He was Chief Operations Officer for the Thompson School District in Cheyenne, WY.

His running achievements were as follows:

1987-1992  Adams State University
Cum Laude
President's Honor Society
1990 NAIA Scholar Athlete of the Year
13 Times All American
7 Times National Champion
School Record 1500 meters
Olympic Trials Qualifier 1992  1996
16 Sub 4 minute miles
Adams State Athletic Hall of Fame

Dan Maas  Story from the Reporter Herald

Maas's Adams State Hall of Fame Induction Speech

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