Sam Perry (athlete)
| Personal information | |
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| National team | File:Flag of the United States.svg United States |
| Born | Sam Perry |
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| Country | United States |
| Sport | Track 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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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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- USA Indoor Track and Field Championships winners
- 1945 births
- Living people
- American men sprinters
- Columbia Law School alumni
- Fordham University alumni
- New Jersey city council members
- Passaic High School alumni
- Sportspeople from Passaic, New Jersey
- Track and field athletes from Passaic County, New Jersey
- 20th-century American sportsmen