Sam Perry (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Sam Perry |
| National team |  United States |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | sprint |
| Updated on 28 February 2016 | |
Sam Perry[1] 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.
Track career
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][2]
In 1963 and 1965, Perry became national indoor champion at 60 y.[3][4]
Accolades and awards
In 1977, Perry was inducted into the hall of fame of the Fordham University Rams.[3]
In 1995, Perry's old high school, Passaic High School, named their new track after him[5]
Personal life
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][5]
References
- ^ a b c d "SAM PERRY, WHO SHARED WORLD RECORD WITH BOB HAYES, DIES AT 55". IAAF. July 20, 2000.
- ^ "Perry Ties Dash Record in Millrose". Chicago Tribune. January 29, 1965.
- ^ a b "Samuel Perry Class of 1966". Fordham University Rams.
- ^ "UNITED STATES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN)". gbrathletics.
- ^ a b "SPORTS PEOPLE: TRACK AND FIELD; Passaic Track to Be Dedicated". New York Times. October 28, 1995.
