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{{short description|American long-distance runner}}
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|name = Gerard Donakowski
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| sport = [[Track and field#Running|Track]], [[long-distance running]]
| sport = [[Track and field#Running|Track]], [[long-distance running]]
| event = [[Mile run|Mile]], [[3000 meters]], [[5000 metres]], [[10,000 metres]]
| event = [[Mile run|Mile]], [[3000 meters]], [[5000 meters]], [[10,000 meters]]
| nationality = [[Americans|American]]
| nationality = [[Americans|American]]
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1960|02|20}}
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1960|02|20}}
|birth_place = [[Rochester, Michigan]]
|birth_place = [[Rochester, Michigan]]
|collegeteam = [[University of Michigan Wolverines|Michigan]]
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{{MedalSport | Men’s [[Athletics (sport)|athletics]]}}
{{MedalSport | Men's [[Athletics (sport)|athletics]]}}
{{MedalCountry |the {{USA}} }}
{{MedalCountry |the {{USA}} }}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Goodwill Games]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Goodwill Games]]}}
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==Running career==
==Running career==
===Collegiate===
===Collegiate===
At the [[University of Michigan]] as a [[cross country running|cross country runner]] he was an [[All-American]] in 1983.<ref name="BL">{{cite web|url=http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/ccmen/ccmen.htm|work=Bentley Historical Library|title=''U of M Men's Cross Country''}}</ref> He was also an All-American in both indoor and outdoor track and field along with being a 3-time [[Big Ten Conference]] champion.<ref name="GM">{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-track/spec-rel/041812aaa.html|title=''Six Former Wolverines Selected for U-M Track & Field Hall of Fame''|date=April 18, 2012}}</ref>
At the [[University of Michigan]] as a [[cross country running|cross country runner]] he was an [[All-American]] in 1983.<ref name="BL">{{cite web|url=https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/ccmen/ccmen.htm|work=Bentley Historical Library|title=''U of M Men's Cross Country''}}</ref> He was also an All-American in both indoor and outdoor track and field along with being a 3-time [[Big Ten Conference]] champion.<ref name="GM">{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-track/spec-rel/041812aaa.html|title=''Six Former Wolverines Selected for U-M Track & Field Hall of Fame''|date=April 18, 2012}}</ref>


===Post-collegiate===
===Post-collegiate===
Donakowski was the runner-up in the men's 10,000 meters at the [[1986 Goodwill Games]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goodwillgames.com/general/86.Medalists.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2017-09-05 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928031747/http://www.goodwillgames.com/general/86.Medalists.html |archivedate=2007-09-28 |df= }}</ref>
Donakowski was the runner-up in the men's 10,000 meters at the [[1986 Goodwill Games]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goodwillgames.com/general/86.Medalists.html |title=1986 Goodwill Games Medalists |accessdate=2017-09-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928031747/http://www.goodwillgames.com/general/86.Medalists.html |archivedate=2007-09-28 }}</ref>


In 1987 Donakowski was the men's 10,000 meter winner at the [[USA Track & Field|USATF]] Championships.<ref>http://articles.latimes.com/1987-07-17/sports/sp-2673_1_san-diego</ref> This entitled him to compete in the [[1987 World Championships in Athletics]] in the 10,000 meters. He was listed as competing, but did not start.<ref>http://www.iaaf.org/athletes/united-states/gerard-donakowski-720</ref>
On January 3, 1987, Donakowski won the [[Charlotte Observer Marathon]] in 2:20:17 in a close finish over [[Budd Coates]].<ref name="TMC">{{cite web|url=https://www.mcall.com/1987/01/19/coates-makes-his-pocket-jingle-more-than-bells/|author=Mark Will-Weber|work=The Morning Call|title=''Coates Makes His Pocket Jingle More Than Bells''|date=January 19, 1987|access-date=October 27, 2018}}</ref> He got $2,000 in prize money for the win that day.<ref name="TMC"/> Later that year, he won the men's 10,000 meter winner at the [[USA Track & Field|USATF]] Championships. This entitled him to compete in the [[1987 World Championships in Athletics]] in the 10,000 meters. Although he was listed as a competitor, he was a no-show for the competition.


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On July 15, 1988, Donakowski finished in fifth place of the first heat in the men's 10,000 meters at the [[USA Track & Field|USATF]] Olympic Trials, advancing to the finals.<ref name="USOT">{{cite web|url=http://www.usatf.org/statistics/champions/OlympicTrials/HistoryOfTheOlympicTrials.pdf|work=[[USA Track & Field|USATF]]|author=Richard Hymans|title=''The History of the United States Olympic Trials - Track & Field''|date=2008|access-date=2015-02-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160327114422/http://www.usatf.org/statistics/champions/OlympicTrials/HistoryOfTheOlympicTrials.pdf|archive-date=2016-03-27|url-status=dead}}</ref> The conditions during the first heat race were hot enough that six of 17 runners in the race dropped out, among them being Nike Coast runner [[Jay Marden]] who was carried off the track in a stretcher.<ref name="USOT"/> On July 18, 1988, Donakowski finished in 8th in the men's 10,000 meter final in a time of 29:46.04.<ref name="USOT"/>
On January 3, 1987, Donakowski won the [[Charlotte Observer Marathon]] in 2:20:17 in a close finish over [[Budd Coates]].<ref name="TMC">{{cite web|url=http://articles.mcall.com/1987-01-19/sports/2567540_1_prize-money-race-budd-coates|author=Mark Will-Weber|work=The Morning Call|title=''Coates Makes His Pocket Jingle More Than Bells''|date=January 19, 1987|accessdate=October 27, 2018}}</ref> He got $2,000 in prize money for the win that day.<ref name="TMC"/>


On May 20, 1990, after leading for the first two miles, he finished in third place at the Trib 10K in 28:28.<ref name="LATV">{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-05-21-sp-32-story.html|author=John Geis|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|title=''Vera Runs Smart, Wins Trib 10 Kilometer''|date=May 21, 1990|access-date=October 27, 2018}}</ref> He got $1,000 in prize money for the performance.<ref name="LATV"/> The course was downhill<ref name="LATV"/> and was not eligible for records or rankings.<ref>[https://more.arrs.run/race/6334] Association of Road Racing Statisticians - Race profile: ''San Diego Tribune 10 km''. May 20, 1990.</ref>
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On July 15, 1988, Donakowski finished in fifth place of the first heat in the men's 10,000 meters at the [[USA Track & Field|USATF]] Olympic Trials, advancing to the finals.<ref name="USOT">{{cite web|url=http://www.usatf.org/statistics/champions/OlympicTrials/HistoryOfTheOlympicTrials.pdf|work=[[USA Track & Field|USATF]]|author=Richard Hymans|title=''The History of the United States Olympic Trials - Track & Field''|date=2008}}</ref> The conditions during the first heat race were hot enough that six of 17 runners in the race dropped out, among them being Nike Coast runner [[Jay Marden]] who was carried off the track in a stretcher.<ref name="USOT"/> On July 18, 1988, Donakowski finished in 8th in the men's 10,000 meter final in a time of 29:46.04.<ref name="USOT"/>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{iaaf name|id=720|name=Gerard Donakowski}}
*{{World Athletics||name=Gerard Donakowski}}
{{Footer US NC 10000m Men}}
{{Footer US NC 10000m Men}}


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[[Category:Goodwill Games medalists in athletics]]
[[Category:Goodwill Games medalists in athletics]]
[[Category:Michigan Wolverines men's cross country runners]]
[[Category:Michigan Wolverines men's cross country runners]]
[[Category:Competitors at the 1986 Goodwill Games]]
[[Category:20th-century American sportsmen]]

Latest revision as of 05:22, 23 November 2024

Gerard Donakowski
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1960-02-20) February 20, 1960 (age 64)
Rochester, Michigan
Sport
SportTrack, long-distance running
Event(s)Mile, 3000 meters, 5000 meters, 10,000 meters
College teamMichigan
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)Mile: 3:59.10[1]
3000m: 7:52.79[1]
5000m: 13:25.75[1]
10,000m: 27:58.41[1]
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Goodwill Games
Silver medal – second place 1986 Moscow Men's 10,000m

Gerard Donakowski (born February 20, 1960) is a retired distance runner. He was especially successful in the 10,000 meter event, finishing as the men's runner-up in the 10,000 meters at the 1986 Goodwill Games. He was the men's winner of the 1987 Charlotte Observer Marathon. He is a brother of Bill Donakowski.

Running career

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Collegiate

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At the University of Michigan as a cross country runner he was an All-American in 1983.[2] He was also an All-American in both indoor and outdoor track and field along with being a 3-time Big Ten Conference champion.[3]

Post-collegiate

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Donakowski was the runner-up in the men's 10,000 meters at the 1986 Goodwill Games.[4]

On January 3, 1987, Donakowski won the Charlotte Observer Marathon in 2:20:17 in a close finish over Budd Coates.[5] He got $2,000 in prize money for the win that day.[5] Later that year, he won the men's 10,000 meter winner at the USATF Championships. This entitled him to compete in the 1987 World Championships in Athletics in the 10,000 meters. Although he was listed as a competitor, he was a no-show for the competition.

On July 15, 1988, Donakowski finished in fifth place of the first heat in the men's 10,000 meters at the USATF Olympic Trials, advancing to the finals.[6] The conditions during the first heat race were hot enough that six of 17 runners in the race dropped out, among them being Nike Coast runner Jay Marden who was carried off the track in a stretcher.[6] On July 18, 1988, Donakowski finished in 8th in the men's 10,000 meter final in a time of 29:46.04.[6]

On May 20, 1990, after leading for the first two miles, he finished in third place at the Trib 10K in 28:28.[7] He got $1,000 in prize money for the performance.[7] The course was downhill[7] and was not eligible for records or rankings.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Gerard DONAKOWSKI - Athlete Profile". IAAF.
  2. ^ "U of M Men's Cross Country". Bentley Historical Library.
  3. ^ "Six Former Wolverines Selected for U-M Track & Field Hall of Fame". April 18, 2012.
  4. ^ "1986 Goodwill Games Medalists". Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
  5. ^ a b Mark Will-Weber (January 19, 1987). "Coates Makes His Pocket Jingle More Than Bells". The Morning Call. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  6. ^ a b c Richard Hymans (2008). "The History of the United States Olympic Trials - Track & Field" (PDF). USATF. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-27. Retrieved 2015-02-06.
  7. ^ a b c John Geis (May 21, 1990). "Vera Runs Smart, Wins Trib 10 Kilometer". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  8. ^ [1] Association of Road Racing Statisticians - Race profile: San Diego Tribune 10 km. May 20, 1990.
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