Rick Mestler (Grant, 1988)

Rick MestlerRick Mestler

Rick Mestler (Grant, 1988)
School: Grant Graduation Year: 1988

Sports Played: Cross Country, Track and Field

Year Inducted: 2024

High School Honors: 3 Cross Country letters. 2nd in PIL as a Junior; PIL Champion and 3rd in State as a Senior.
4 Track & Field letters. 2nd in 3000m PIL and 4th in State as a Junior. PIL 1500m and 3000m Champion as Senior. State runner-up in 1500m and State Champion in 3000m as a Senior. 1988 Team State Champions as a Senior

Post High School Career: Four-time All-American in the 3000m Steeplechase at the U of O. 3-time qualifier in Olympic trials for 3000m Steeplechase. Presently a business analyst for OneStream Software in Eugene. Volunteer for the Oregon Track Club and head timer at Sheldon High School

Commentary:

My High School sports experience at Grant had such a positive impact on my life! With the support from family, teammates and coaches I learned many valuable skills that helped prepare me for college and the rest of life. Setting athletic goals and working hard to achieve them helped develop the confidence and perseverance to find success.

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