Marc Davis

Marc Davis is an American retired distance runner born on December 17, 1969, in Oceanside, California. He specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase and 5000 metres, representing the United States at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Davis gained national recognition while running for San Diego High School, winning the 1986 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships on his home course before a national television audience. He continued his success at the University of Arizona, winning the 1992 NCAA Championship in the 3000m steeplechase. As a professional, he won the 1993 USA Outdoor Championships in the steeplechase and the 1998 USATF 5000 metres, while also setting an American record of 13:24 for the 5K on roads in 1996 that stood for 19 years.

At the 1996 Olympics, Davis won his semifinal in the steeplechase but finished 12th in the final due to injury. His personal bests include 3:54.30 for the mile, 8:14.26 in the steeplechase, and 8:12.74 for two miles. He also represented the United States at the 1998 World Cross Country Championships, placing 8th in the 4K race.