VOTE: Best Boys 800m (Half-Miler Of All-Time)
Patrick Hilby (Aurora Central Catholic) sets the all-time state record w/1:47.55 win at New Balance Outdoor Nationals
Dan Watcke (Hinsdale Central) won two state titles, one U20 title
Sean Torpy (Orland Park Sandburg) became the first IL runner to break 1:48 with 1:47.95 in 2016.
Jason Van Swol (Lincoln-Way) was a dominant figure in the late 1990s, running 1:48.91
If I could vote, it would be someone from the 1970s
Vote
View Results