Oregon Public Broadcasting

Former University of Oregon track star Andrew Wheating became Thursday the fourth fastest 1,500-meter runner in U.S. history. He posted a time of 3:30.90.

Wheating finished just fourth at the Diamond League Meet in Monaco. The race turned out the five fastest 1,500-meter times in the world this season. The winner, Silas Kiplagat of Kenya, finished more than a second before Wheating.

Wheating is pleased with his time. But he says he could’ve done better.

Andrew Wheating: "I ran well. I did everything I wanted to.  I ran fast.  But at the end of the day, you know, I still lost. So it’s kinda bittersweet to a certain degree."

Wheating beat his previous 1,500-meter time by more than six seconds.