I've just received the very sad news that Larry James has passed away.
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R.I.P. Larry James
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Smoothest striding quarter-miler jetter I've ever seen. Pushed LE to WRs twice (and Lee looked like he was dying all through the stretch to hold LJ off)
They're my all-time 1-2 GOATs. Like Affirmed and Alydar.
A Penn Relays demi-god too.
RIP and thanks for the awesome memories.
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Marlow said it well, aesthetically nothing compared to Larry James, not even Tommie was as fluid. I didnt realize he was under 6', he ran like he was much taller. Larry was the perfect quarter miler, when he raced Lee Evans you just wanted to watch Larry, even if he didnt win, it was just easier on the eyes. May God bless him and his family. Edit: Larry was a Major, U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.... nothing really ever changes my friend, new lines for old, new lines for old.
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A class act who gave so much back to the sport he loved. He served as USATF Budget Chair right up until the end, chairing a conference call yesterday. I am glad he was inducted in the Hall Of Fame while he was still healthy. It was a very happy moment for those of us lucky to know him.
:cry:
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Originally posted by Halfmiler2He served as USATF Budget Chair right up until the end, chairing a conference call yesterday.
http://masterstrack.com/blog/000262.html
We'll miss you, Larry. Especially in Reno.
K E NK E N
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This is an article I wrote about last December's wonderful tribute to Larry that was hosted by Stockton College. One of the most enjoyable days I've ever experienced in the sport.
http://www.internationalmedalist.org...es_tribute.htm
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What a pleasure it was to watch Larry James run in 1968. I wasn't at the Penn Relays that year, but I do remember his picture on the cover of TFN anchoring Villanova's relay team to victory. In Mexico City, one of my big memories was his third leg on our 4 by 400 relay team. I think he ran around 43.8. Some may forget that he ran 52.0 for the 400 hurdles at the Penn Relays in 1968. He was an amazing runner. He will be missed.
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Originally posted by Double R BarSome may forget that he ran 52.0 for the 400 hurdles
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