Earned the title of Eagle Scout while in high school
Made the 2008 Olympics for the 800m, advancing only to the semifinals
Posted a 1:45
83 in the 800m while at Williamette College, which marked the fastest time in the event in Division III history
Took sixth and fifth place in the 800m finals at the 2009 and 2011 World Championships, respectively
Ran his personal best for 800m in the same 2010 race in Italy in which South Africa's David Rudisha set the world record of 1:41
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Auctioned advertising space on his left shoulder (on eBay) in 2012 to draw attention to the sponsorship rules of track's governing bodies (winning bid of $11,000 was made by a Wisconsin-based active-lifestyle marketing firm, Hanson Dodge Creative)
Won his fifth consecutive U
S
outdoor 800m title at the 2012 Olympic Trials, qualifying for the London Olympics
Took home a silver medal at the 2013 World Championships in the 800m
Partnered with Soleus Running on a Signature Series watch, which was released in 2016