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| '''Larry James, (born ], ]), Scottsdale, AZ is an author, relationship coach, minister and professional speaker. He has written 3 relationship books; How to Really Love the One You're With, LoveNotes for Lovers and Red Hot LoveNotes for Lovers. His newest book, "Ten Commitments of Networking: Creative Ways to Maximize Your Personal Connections" is available in the U.S. and ten other countries. He has appeared on "The View" with Barbara Walters and his work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Red Book, Modern Bride and many other national magazines. For further reference see: http://www.CelebrateLove.com | |||
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George Lawrence ("Larry") James (born November 6, 1947) is a former American athlete.
A double medalist at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, Larry James also set world records and won NCAA titles during his track career. James won the silver medal in the 400 m with his time of 43.97 seconds at the 1968 Olympics, bettering the existing world record but placing him second behind teammate (and fellow Hall of Famer) Lee Evans (43.86). James added a gold medal at the Mexico City Games by running the third leg on the U.S. 4x400 m relay team, which set a world record of 2:56.16 seconds, which lasted until 1992.
James set the 400 m world record of 44.1 seconds in placing second to Evans at the 1968 Olympic Trials at Echo Summit, California, when Evans' winning time of 44.0 was disallowed by the IAAF because he wore illegal brush spike shoes. James was a double gold medalist at the 1970 World University Games, winning the 400 m hurdles and running the anchor leg on Team USA's 4x400 m relay team (3:03.33). As a collegian at Villanova University under Hall of Fame coach Jumbo Elliott, James won the NCAA 440 yd title in 1970 and NCAA indoor crowns at that distance in 1968, 1969 and 1970. At the 1968 Penn Relays, his anchor leg of 43.9 was the fastest ever run in the history of the relay carnival and sparked Villanova's scintillating comeback victory over Rice University. The head manager for Team USA at the 2003 World Outdoor Championships, James is chair of USATF's budget committee and currently is the Dean of Athletics and Recreational Programs and Services at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. He currently resides w/ his wife, daughter, granddaughters,and some of his in-laws.
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