Larry James

George Lawrence "Larry" James (November 6, 1947 – November 6, 2008) was an American track athlete. At the 1968 Olympics he won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 m relay and a silver in the individual 400 m.

Larry James
Larry James in 1968
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Lawrence James
BornNovember 6, 1947
Mount Pleasant, New York, United States
DiedNovember 6, 2008 (aged 61)
Galloway Township, New Jersey, United States
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)400 m, 400 m hurdles
ClubVillanova Wildcats
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)400 m – 43.97 (1968)
400 mH – 50.2 (1970)
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1968 Mexico City 4×400 m relay
1968 Mexico City400 m
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