Amisoli Patasoni
American long-distance runner
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Amisoli Patasoni (Amesoli Patasoni, February 27, 1901 – January 4, 1962) was an American long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1920 Summer Olympics. Patasoni also competed in the Cross-Country Individual event and Cross-Country Team event the same year. Patasoni ranked #4 with Team USA. He gained his spot on the team by winning the Midwestern Olympic Trials 10K in 1920, earning his personal best of 33:36.6[2]. Patasoni was a member of the Zuni Nation and attended Haskell Institute.[2]
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.png) Amesoli Patasoni, taken at Haskell Institute. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | February 27, 1901 Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, United States |
| Died | January 4, 1962 (aged 60)[1] |
| Height | 5 ft (152.4 cm) |
| Weight | 100 lb (45.36 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Events | 10,000 metres, Cross-Country Individual, Cross-Country Team |
Patasoni was one of the several Zuni and Hopi tribe members who participated in long-distance running, and was considered one of the best at the time. Long-distance running has been practiced by Patasoni's tribe for thousands of years, and was considered their national sport as of 1920.[4]
Education
Patasoni enrolled in the Haskell Institute in 1915. While attending the institution, he focused on prevocational studies (gardening, farming, carpentry, etc.) Patasoni had a positive relationship with the institute administrators, who referred to him as "Patty". While attending, Patasoni had been invited to the Olympic tryouts in Chicago and Boston.[5]
After competing in the Olympics, Patasoni wrote a letter to Haskell about his return to Lawrence, Kansas. In the letter, Patasoni stated he lost his race.[3]
After returning to the United States, Patasoni competed both locally and nationally for the remainder of 1920 and in 1921.[5]
