Nolan Shaheed

Nolan Shaheed (born Nolan Andrew Smith, Jr.;[1][2] July 18, 1949 in Pasadena, California) is an American jazz musician, specializing in the cornet and trumpet, and a world record holding masters athlete.

[3] Shaheed has been in the masters world rankings over various middle-distance races since he turned 40.

He was the second 50-year-old to break the 2 minute barrier in the 800 metres where he holds the current world record.

[4] He added the M50 world record in the Mile run and since turning 60 has added the world record in the 800 metres and 1500 metres.

[5] Indoors he holds the world records in the mile in all age divisions between M50 and M60, plus was part of the M50 4x800 m relay team.