William P. Reifsnyder (1989) - Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame

William P. Reifsnyder

Induction:
1989
Class:
1984

Sports: Cross Country, Track and Field
The finest distance runner in Bucknell history, Bill Reifsnyder was All-American three times in cross country, was All-East eight times in cross country and track, and led Bucknell to 10 conference championships. In cross country, Reifsnyder won East Coast Conference titles all four years and was the first Bison finisher in its historic 100th straight dual meet victory. In fact, he failed to win a dual meet only twice in his four-year career. He was the 1982 NCAA District Two champion and was fourth at the 1984 IC4A Championship. He was a member of the 1981 U.S. National Junior Track and Field Team, and he led Hall of Fame coach Art Gulden's teams to the 1980 IC4A championship and three NCAA team berths. At the NCAA Cross Country Championships, he placed 38th in 1981, 20th in 1982 and 15th in 1983. Reifsnyder also won four straight ECC titles in the 10,000 meters and three in the 3-mile indoors. He graduated with four individual school records, and his time of 28:50.54 in the 10,000 meters still survives. A native of nearby Williamsport, he continued his running career after graduation and was one of the top American marathoners.
(Bucknell Hall of Fame Class of 1989)