

Hoppel's time was just off the Kansas school record of 1:44.3 (m) set by the great Jim Ryun in 1966. 5 fastest 800 meter time in NCAA history, running a 1:44.41 at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on June 7, 2019. He trained under Coach Michael Whittlesey in Lawrence, Kansas.Īlong the way of Hoppel's breakout season, he set the No. Hoppel's 21 race unbeaten streak began during the indoor season in 2019, lasting until the USATF Outdoor Championships on July 25.

In 2019, Hoppel completed a sweep of both the indoor and outdoor NCAA 800 meter titles, becoming the first male from the University of Kansas to win an NCAA title in the event. While at the University of Kansas, Hoppel was a five-time All-American, two-time National Champion and four-time Big 12 Champion. Hoppel broke school records in the 800 meters (1:49.67), 1,600 meters (4:10.51) and 3 miles (14:54.00) while at Midland, while graduating in the top-10 of his high school class. At Midland High School, Hoppel won the 2016 Texas 6A State Track & Field Championship with a time of 1:49.67, included an undefeated season in the 800 meters. Hoppel competed for Midland High School in Midland, Texas. Hoppel's 21 race streak came to an end when Hoppel finished 3rd at the 2019 USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships, qualifying for the 2019 World Championships in Athletics. Hoppel had a breakout junior year at Kansas, where he won 21 consecutive races between the indoor and outdoor season, including two NCAA Individual Championships in the 800 meters.

Hoppel attended the University of Kansas. He holds the American indoor record in the 1000 meters. Bryce Hoppel (born September 5, 1997) is an American middle-distance runner, who is a member of the 2020 U.S.
