A look at Olympian, former Cyclone Hillary Bor

Adam Hensley
Des Moines Register
Aug 15, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;  Hillary Bor (USA) during the men's 3000m steeplechase preliminaries in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Estadio Olimpico Joao Havelange. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 15, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Hillary Bor (USA) during the men's 3000m steeplechase preliminaries in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Estadio Olimpico Joao Havelange. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 22, 2018; Des Moines, IA, USA; Hillary Bor places second in steeplechase heat in 8:32.37 during the USA Championships at Drake Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2018; Des Moines, IA, USA; Hillary Bor places second in steeplechase heat in 8:32.37 during the USA Championships at Drake Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 25, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Hillary Bor defeats Benard Keter to win the steeplechase in 8:21.34 during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Hillary Bor defeats Benard Keter to win the steeplechase in 8:21.34 during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 27, 2019; Des Moines, IA, USA; Hillary Bor defeats Stanley Kebenei to win the steeplechase, 8:18.05 to 8:19.12,  during the USATF Championships at Drake Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 27, 2019; Des Moines, IA, USA; Hillary Bor defeats Stanley Kebenei to win the steeplechase, 8:18.05 to 8:19.12, during the USATF Championships at Drake Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 27, 2019; Des Moines, IA, USA; Hillary Bor defeats Stanley Kebenei to win the steeplechase, 8:18.05 to 8:19.12,  during the USATF Championships at Drake Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 27, 2019; Des Moines, IA, USA; Hillary Bor defeats Stanley Kebenei to win the steeplechase, 8:18.05 to 8:19.12, during the USATF Championships at Drake Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 30, 2019; Aarhus, Denmark; Hillary Bor (USA) places 60th in 34:29 during the senior men's race of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships at the Moesgaard Museum.  Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 30, 2019; Aarhus, Denmark; Hillary Bor (USA) places 60th in 34:29 during the senior men's race of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships at the Moesgaard Museum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 25, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Steeplechase winner Hillary Bor (center) poses with runner-up Benard Keter (left) and Mason Ferlic during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Steeplechase winner Hillary Bor (center) poses with runner-up Benard Keter (left) and Mason Ferlic during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 25, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; A general overall view as Hillary Bor, Daniel Michalski, Isaac Updike and Mason Ferlic race over the water jump in the steeplechase during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; A general overall view as Hillary Bor, Daniel Michalski, Isaac Updike and Mason Ferlic race over the water jump in the steeplechase during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 25, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Hillary Bor leads Benard Keter, Mason Ferlic and Daniel Michalski across the finish line to win the steeplechase in 8:21.34  during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Hillary Bor leads Benard Keter, Mason Ferlic and Daniel Michalski across the finish line to win the steeplechase in 8:21.34 during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 27, 2019; Des Moines, IA, USA; Hillary Bor (left) defeats Stanley Kebenei (center) to win the steeplechase, 8:18.05 to 8:19.12,  during the USATF Championships at Drake Stadium. Andy Bayer aka Andrew Bayer (right) was third in 8:23.23 Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 27, 2019; Des Moines, IA, USA; Hillary Bor (left) defeats Stanley Kebenei (center) to win the steeplechase, 8:18.05 to 8:19.12, during the USATF Championships at Drake Stadium. Andy Bayer aka Andrew Bayer (right) was third in 8:23.23 Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Benard Keter, left, running for Army, embraces Hillary Bor at the finish of the men's steeplechase during the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials at Hayward Field.
Benard Keter, left, running for Army, embraces Hillary Bor at the finish of the men's steeplechase during the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials at Hayward Field.
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Hillary Bor, left, celebrates his victory in the men's steeplechase with silver medal winner Benard Keter, center and Mason Ferlic, right, at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials at Hayward Field.
Hillary Bor, left, celebrates his victory in the men's steeplechase with silver medal winner Benard Keter, center and Mason Ferlic, right, at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials at Hayward Field.
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Hillary Bor leads the field over the water jump in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase final. Bor, Bernard Keter and Mason Ferlic earned the three berths for the Tokyo Olympics.
Hillary Bor leads the field over the water jump in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase final. Bor, Bernard Keter and Mason Ferlic earned the three berths for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Hillary Bor celebrates after winning in the finals of the men's 3000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Friday, June 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Hillary Bor celebrates after winning in the finals of the men's 3000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Friday, June 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Hillary Bor, left, defeats Stanley Kebenei, center, and Andy Bayer, right, to win the 3,000 steeplechase during the USATF Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jul 27, 2019. (Kirby Lee / USA Today Sports)
Hillary Bor, left, defeats Stanley Kebenei, center, and Andy Bayer, right, to win the 3,000 steeplechase during the USATF Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jul 27, 2019. (Kirby Lee / USA Today Sports)
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Jun 22, 2018: Hillary Bor places second in his steeplechase heat in 8:32.37 during the USA Championships at Drake Stadium.
Jun 22, 2018: Hillary Bor places second in his steeplechase heat in 8:32.37 during the USA Championships at Drake Stadium.
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Hillary Bor, at the finish line of the Simplyhealth Great Stirling XCountry race Saturday in Scotland.
Hillary Bor, at the finish line of the Simplyhealth Great Stirling XCountry race Saturday in Scotland.
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Aug 6, 2017; London, United Kingdom; Hillary Bor  and Stanley Kebenei (USA) run in a steeplechase heat during the IAAF World Championships in Athletics at London Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 6, 2017; London, United Kingdom; Hillary Bor and Stanley Kebenei (USA) run in a steeplechase heat during the IAAF World Championships in Athletics at London Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Hillary Bor (USA) competes in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Estadio Olimpico Joao Havelange on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.
Hillary Bor (USA) competes in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Estadio Olimpico Joao Havelange on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.
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Hillary Bor (USA) competes in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Estadio Olimpico Joao Havelange on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.
Hillary Bor (USA) competes in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Estadio Olimpico Joao Havelange on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.
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Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
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Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
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Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
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Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
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Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
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Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
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Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
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Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
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Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
Hillary Bor (USA) competes in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
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Hillary Bor (USA) celebrates with Soufiane Elbakkali (MAR) after a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
Hillary Bor (USA) celebrates with Soufiane Elbakkali (MAR) after a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
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United States' Hillary Bor, left, and Kenya's Ezekiel Kemboi, second right, compete in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
United States' Hillary Bor, left, and Kenya's Ezekiel Kemboi, second right, compete in a men's 3000-meter steeplechase heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
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In this July 19, 2016 photo, Kenyan-born U.S. Army Sgt. Hillary Bor stands in the gym inside the U.S. Army's World Class Athlete Program, at Fort Carson Army Base, outside Colorado Springs, Colo. Bor and three other runners of Kenyan descent have taken a unique path to the Olympics through enlisting in the Army, earning U.S. citizenship, training with the military branch's World Class Athlete Program and making Team USA.  (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
In this July 19, 2016 photo, Kenyan-born U.S. Army Sgt. Hillary Bor stands in the gym inside the U.S. Army's World Class Athlete Program, at Fort Carson Army Base, outside Colorado Springs, Colo. Bor and three other runners of Kenyan descent have taken a unique path to the Olympics through enlisting in the Army, earning U.S. citizenship, training with the military branch's World Class Athlete Program and making Team USA. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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In this July 19, 2016 photo, Kenyan-born U.S. Army Sgt. Hillary Bor sits in the gym inside the U.S. Army's World Class Athlete Program, at Fort Carson Army Base, outside Colorado Springs, Colo. Bor and three other runners of Kenyan descent have taken a unique path to the Olympics through enlisting in the Army, earning U.S. citizenship, training with the military branch's World Class Athlete Program and making Team USA. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
In this July 19, 2016 photo, Kenyan-born U.S. Army Sgt. Hillary Bor sits in the gym inside the U.S. Army's World Class Athlete Program, at Fort Carson Army Base, outside Colorado Springs, Colo. Bor and three other runners of Kenyan descent have taken a unique path to the Olympics through enlisting in the Army, earning U.S. citizenship, training with the military branch's World Class Athlete Program and making Team USA. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Hillary Bor, Iowa State, track. Bor is a Kenya native who is an American citizen. He came to Iowa State in 2007. He will be competing for the USA in the steeplechase.
Hillary Bor, Iowa State, track. Bor is a Kenya native who is an American citizen. He came to Iowa State in 2007. He will be competing for the USA in the steeplechase.
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Former Iowa State runner Hillary Bor (middle), pictured earlier this week at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, qualified for next month’s Games in Rio de Janeiro with a second-place finish Friday in the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase final in Eugene, Ore.
Former Iowa State runner Hillary Bor (middle), pictured earlier this week at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, qualified for next month’s Games in Rio de Janeiro with a second-place finish Friday in the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase final in Eugene, Ore.
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Former Iowa State runner Hillary Bor qualified for the U.S. men's Olympic team Friday by finishing second in the final of the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase.
Former Iowa State runner Hillary Bor qualified for the U.S. men's Olympic team Friday by finishing second in the final of the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase.
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