Larry Snyder (athlete)

Lawrence Snyder (August 9, 1896 – September 25, 1982) was an American track and field athlete, coach, and military veteran. He served as the track and field coach at Ohio State University from 1932 to 1965.

For the jockey, see Larry Snyder (jockey).
Larry Snyder
Biographical details
Born(1896-08-09)August 9, 1896
Canton, Ohio, U.S.
DiedSeptember 25, 1982(1982-09-25) (aged 86)
Alma materOhio State University
Playing career
1922–1924Ohio State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1932–1942Ohio State
1946–1965Ohio State
1952U.S. Olympic Team (assistant)
1960U.S. Olympic Team
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
  • Ohio State Varsity “O” Hall of Fame
  • The Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame
  • The Drake Relays Hall of Fame
  • The USATF Hall of Fame (1978)

Larry Snyder was portrayed by Jason Sudeikis in the 2016 biopic, Race, about Olympic athlete Jesse Owens.

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