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Uploaded by Ryan From Flotrack | July 30, 2010

Leo Manzano experienced much success before his professional career even began. As a freshman at Texas Manzano was the NCAA Outdoor 1500 meter champ, a title he won again both indoors and outdoors. He also made the World Championship Team in 2007 and again represented the US in the 2008 Olympics. In his first year as a pro Leo for the third consecutive year made the US Team for 1500 meters and made the finals in Berlin. He set PRs of 3:33 and 3:53 in 2009. Most recently a couple weeks ago set his best 800 mark of 1:45.1. Get to know one of the best in the US and in the World, Leo Manzano.

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21 comments

RespectLEO 2 years ago

i have no interest in learning about someone that ran 1:56/57 in 8th grade.

honestly...its pretty beast if you can run that in 8th grade, and im pretty sure the only reason you posted that comment is becuz u think he lied about it....its rare for 8th graders to break 2 min but ive seen it done before quite a few times so shut ur yapps

zeus 2 years ago

Don't forget:
-- Matt centrowitz
-- German Fernandez
-- David Torrence
There will be several talented 1500m athletes not making it to London in 2012. A great thing for the sport in America!!! Also how about the girls? I am lovin' IT!!!

2 years ago

love how honest he is....best of luck going forward leo!!

abh 2 years ago

when will you race a couple of 3000m seriously?

2 years ago

Great guy. Great interview.

Victor LeMay 2 years ago

Being from south Texas and in class 4A in high school, Manzano was the first big name I had ever heard of and pretty much got me into running. Thanks Leo!

BTW, you do have and 800 state title too, I remember because my team mate Eric Pedrosa got 3rd that year in 1:55, you ran 1:50 haha.

Tis I 2 years ago

Great "Get To Know" @RYAN FENTON, I really think you should do a "Get To Know" on Anthony Famiglietti!

2 years ago

Why would you not be interested in hearing about a guy who took that kind of talent from such a young age and turned it into an immensely successful high school, collegiate, and pro career?

MikeyB 2 years ago

Leo is amazing! Thanks for this great interview!

congratulations on the 1:45!

Mama Dorni 2 years ago

Leo is my hero. ;) I've always loved watching him race since college. He's an honest racer, isn't afraid to run out front and holds them off well. He's simply amzing.

to be honest... 2 years ago

i have no interest in learning about someone that ran 1:56/57 in 8th grade.

anono 2 years ago

interview location was superb

zeus 2 years ago

2012 will be an interesting year for the 1500m. We're looking at
Manzano
Lomong
Wheating
Webb?- ("I had the fastest time in the world in the 1,500 and the mile (in 2007). I think I can do that again. I know I can do it again.").......

battling it out for the top spots on the Olympic Team. Who will make it ?

Alan Bean 2 years ago

Leo has always stayed humble throughout his success and I've enjoyed following him through Flotrack since college. Wish you the best Leo and thanks to Flotrack for the awesome coverage!