Ron Larrieu

Gilbert Ronald Larrieu (May 23, 1937 – June 1, 2020), known as Ron Larrieu, was an American long-distance runner.^[1] He competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics.^[2] He was the older brother of American five-time Olympian Francie Larrieu.

Ron Larrieu

Personal information
Full name	Gilbert Ronald Larrieu
Nationality	American
Born	(1937-05-23)May 23, 1937 San Francisco, California, U.S.
Died	June 1, 2020(2020-06-01) (aged 83)
Sport
Sport	Long-distance running
Event	10,000 metres

Ron ran for Palo Alto High School, winning the 1956 CIF California State Meet in the mile in 4:20.1.^[3] He was ranked #3 in the country that year. Earlier in the season he broke the 2 mile high school record that had stood for 31 years.^[4] Collegiately he ran for Cal Poly Pomona.^[5]

He was a two time national champion in cross country, in 1965 and 1966.^[6]