Ron Larrieu Explained

Ron Larrieu
Full Name:Gilbert Ronald Larrieu
Nationality:American
Sport:Long-distance running
Event:10,000 metres
Birth Date:23 May 1937
Birth Place:San Francisco, California, U.S.

Gilbert Ronald Larrieu (May 23, 1937  - June 1, 2020), known as Ron Larrieu, was an American long-distance runner.[1] He competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[2] He was the older brother of American five-time Olympian Francie Larrieu.

Ron ran for Palo Alto High School, winning the 1956 CIF California State Meet in the mile in 4:20.1.[3] He was ranked #3 in the country that year. Earlier in the season he broke the 2 mile high school record that had stood for 31 years.[4] Collegiately he ran for Cal Poly Pomona.[5]

He was a two time national champion in cross country, in 1965 and 1966.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ron Larrieu . Olympedia . June 18, 2020.
  2. Ron Larrieu . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418050910/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/la/ron-larrieu-1.html . dead . April 18, 2020 . November 14, 2017.
  3. Web site: California State Meet Results - 1915 to present . Unknown . lynbrooksports.prepcaltrack.com . July 25, 2018.
  4. Web site: Larrieu no longer running from self . October 13, 2009 . July 25, 2018.
  5. Web site: THE CONNING TOWER by Keith Conning: Olympian Ron Larrieu (Palo Alto High School, California 1956; Cal Poly Pomona) . Keith . Conning . January 4, 2015 . July 25, 2018.
  6. Web site: USA Cross Country Champions - Men . USATF.org.