Sunder Nix (1996) - Indiana University Athletics Hall of Fame

Sunder Nix

Induction:
1996

Won track letters in 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984...won four Big Ten indoor championships at 440 yards, including world indoor record in 1984 and two Big Ten outdoor championships at 400 meters...was also on the winning relay team...world best time at 400 meters in 1982...NCAA indoor champion in 1983 at 600 yards...1983 Bronze Medalist World Champion...1983 U.S. National Champion at 400 meters... 1983 Olympia Award winner...member of 1984 U.S. Olympic Team and won gold as leadoff leg in the 4 x 400 relay team...1984 IU Athlete of the Year...1984 Big Ten Athlete of the Year...still holds Indiana, Big Ten, NCAA and World record in 440 yards indoor and Indiana record at 400 meters outdoor.