Jim McKeon (2001) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame - University of Richmond Athletics

Jim McKeon

Induction:
2001
Class:
1985

McKeon lettered three times each in cross country, indoor and outdoor track from 1982-85 and was the Most Valuable Track Athlete in 1985. He was a two-time Division I All-American in the 1000-yard run and the 1500-meter run. McKeon ranked third in the nation in the indoor mile in 1985. He was three-time Virginia State Champion at 1500 meters and 1000 meters. McKeon was the 1985 Millrose Games Champion in the college mile. He was a two-time member of the U.S. National Track and Field Team, representing the United States against Great Britain and against Ireland in international competitions. McKeon was a three-time qualifier for the U.S. Olympic Trials at 1500 meters and was a semi-finalist at the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials.