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Quentin Nauman Just Did What No High Schooler Ever Has — And He’s Not Even Close to Finished | Inside His Chase For Records, Championships, & Glory
Quentin Nauman—remember that name.
Just a few weeks ago, he became the first high school athlete in U.S. history to run both sub-1:50 in the 800m and sub-4:00 in the 1600m... at the same meet. (Quentin clocked 1:49.41 in the 800m and 3:59.60 in the 1600m at the Iowa State Track and Field Championships.)
Let that sink in.
From sweeping the Drake Relays to dominating cross country with a 14:59 course record, Quentin has built a résumé that rivals the legends—and he’s still not done.
This next week, he heads to the HOKA Festival of Miles, not just to compete—but to win.
In April 2025, Nauman…
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