About Ron Larrieu
Lived 1937 – 2020 (aged 83). Ron Larrieu was an American long-distance runner.
Gilbert Ronald Larrieu (May 23, 1937 – June 1, 2020), known as Ron Larrieu, was an American long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics. 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. 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. Collegiately he ran for Cal Poly Pomona.
He was a two time national champion in cross country, in 1965 and 1966.
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Who was Ron Larrieu?
American athlete
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Ron Larrieu was born on 23 May 1937 in San Francisco.
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Ron Larrieu died on 1 June 2020.
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Ron Larrieu was a long-distance runner.
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