3:59.4
May 6, 1967, Corvallis
On the race: Kvalheim didn’t head into the dual meet with Oregon State intending to break the barrier; he was more concerned about getting points for his team. It was “just the way the race went.” It was slow for the first 800, about 2:03 or 2:04, and it just got faster.
On Bowerman: Kvalheim didn’t want to share specific memories, but he said he has lots of great ones. He considers Bowerman his “mentor and coach.”
His life today: He is a retired businessman living in his native Norway, and he still enjoys running. He makes an effort to run every day. His favorite part of running was the friendships he made.
