“Dalqy Kong” – A. Dalquist. D-I All-American University of Arkansas. 2018 National Collegiate Mountain Running Champion. Sub-4 Miler. 3rd of the “Speed Boys.”

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Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Austen “Dalqy Kong” Dalquist, young husband, businessman, and one of the original “Speed Boys.”

Austen resides with his wife in Boulder, CO.

Austen takes his strong and focus work ethic on a multi-year running journey: securing two state titles in both 1,600 and 3,200; winning one collegiate mountain running national championship; gaining DMR All-American status at the University of Arkansas; struggling with health and identity issues; getting injured and going broke in Europe, and resurrecting to secure his first sub-4 minute mile and a CO state mile championship, running so fast the lights went out. And then...there's the future.

Join Austen as he reflects on (1) his early sport years, (2) his D-II collegiate success and challenges (3) his health and identity concerns (4) his Olympic quest and finally on (6) his God who helps frame it all and leads him into the next lap of life.

Journey into the head and heart space of – the “Kong-n-ator.”

Quips and Advice: 

“Breathe a bit.”
“Talent finds a way.”
“It’s the Austen show.”
"So hungry for food."
“Stuck my nose in it [race] and rode it.”
"Do it Prefontaine [running] style."

Guest Info & Contact:

World Athletics: https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/austen-dalquist-14625658

Instagram: Austen Dalquist (@dalquesting)

Email: <austendalquist@gmail.com>

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