Fifty for 150: Kelley Dolphus Stroud makes epic journey to Olympic trials in 1928

In June 1928, competitors in the 5,000-meter event in the Denver regional track and field trials were told the winner would receive a paid trip to the Olympic trials in Boston. Earlier that year, a distinguished Colorado College student named Kelley Dolphus Stroud had broken a 25-year record for fastest roundtrip climb of Pikes Peak, […]

By: Quentin Young

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 742

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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In June 1928, competitors in the 5,000-meter event in the Denver regional track and field trials were told the winner would receive a paid trip to the Olympic trials in Boston.

This story is part of Colorado at 150. Each Fifty for 150 story focuses on an event that helped define Colorado over 150 years of statehood. Newsline is publishing one Fifty for 150 story every weekday in reverse chronological …

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