Sam Perry (athlete)

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Sam Perry
Personal information
National teamFile:Flag of the United States.svg United States
BornSam Perry
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportTrack and field
Event
sprint
Updated on 28 February 2016

Sam Perry[1] (born 26 September 1945) was an American track and field athlete who held the world record for the 60 y sprint and who was twice United States champion at that event.[2][3]

Track career

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Perry ran for the Fordham University track team.

In 1965, Perry, equalled the world record of 5.9 s for 60 yards of Bob Hayes whilst running for his college track team at the Millrose Games.[1][4]

In 1963 and 1965, Perry became national indoor champion at 60 y.[5][6]

Accolades and awards

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In 1977, Perry was inducted into the hall of fame of the Fordham University Rams.[5]

In 1995, Perry's old high school, Passaic High School, named their new track after him[7]

Personal life

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Perry was also a graduate of Columbia Law School.[1]

In later life, Perry became an attorney and a city councilman in Passaic, New Jersey.[1][7]

References

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