Larry James

George Lawrence " Larry" James , born the November 6th 1947, is old a American Athlète and Olympic champion.

Double medal-holder of the Olympic Games of summer of 1968 of Mexico City, Larry James also established several world records during his career. James gained the money in Mexico City with a time of 43" 97, improving the existing record but being still beaten by its compatriot Lee Evans (43" 86). It also gained gold with the relay 4 X.400 m which improved the world records into 2 ' 56" 16. This record lasted until 1992.

James also has establishes the record of the 400 m in 44" 1 while placing second behind Evans at the time of the trials in 1968. But the time of Evans which ran with not approved points had not been recognized by IAAF.

Prize list

Olympic Games

Olympic Games of 1968 with Mexico City ()

Medal of money on 400 m
Gold medal with relays 4 X.400 meters

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