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Cincinnati Runners Series: Reggie McAfee

The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library documents the stories of Cincinnati's vibrant running and cross country running community, including the founders and organizers of Cincinnati's Flying Pig Marathon. Reggie McAfee ran at Cincinnati's Courter Tech High School, Brevard Junior College, and at the University of North Carolina. He set two All-Ohio records in the 1969 State High School Track Meet and also won two state high school cross country meet individual titles. In college, he won two national junior college track events and one national junior college cross country meet. While in school at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Reggie was a four time All-American. On the international level, Reggie was the Bronze Medalist in the 1973 World University Games, held in Moscow. He was also the co-captain for the US team. Reggie's best known accomplishment is that in 1973, he became the first African American to run a sub 4:00 minute mile (3:57.8 fastest). The Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library does not endorse or condone the opinions expressed by oral history participants. Oral histories are personal recollections and perceptions, and are not intended to be a complete or definitive description of events. Interviews may be slightly edited for coherence and quality. This video may contain adult language and content. Viewer discretion is advised. This video is subject to copyright law. Contact research@chpl.org to inquire about copyright status or commercial use. Interview conducted by Clarity Amrein on August 12, 2025. Help support this content by donating to the The Library Foundation and selecting “Genealogy & Local History” from the drop-down menu: https://supportchpl.org/ways-to-suppo...