Thomas Constantine Laris (born June 26, 1940, in
New York City, New York
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) is an American
long-distance runner
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength.
Within e ...
who competed in the
10,000 meters
The 10,000 metres or the 10,000-metre run is a common long-distance track running event. The event is part of the athletics programme at the Olympic Games and the World Athletics Championships, and is common at championship level events. The race ...
at the
1968 Summer Olympics
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. He finished in 16th place.
He had previously won a bronze medal in the same event at the
1967 Pan American Games
The 1967 Pan American Games were held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, from July 23 to August 6, 1967.
Winnipeg was chosen as host of the Pan American Games on its second try. It first bid for the 1963 Games at the 1959 PASO meeting in Chicago ...
. Laris's personal record (pr) in the mile was 4:06 in 1972.
Laris also competed in Masters Track and Field.
[National Masters News]
Retrieved Nov 29, 2020
References
1940 births
Living people
Track and field athletes from New York City
American male long-distance runners
American people of Greek descent
Olympic track and field athletes for the United States
Athletes (track and field) at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Pan American Games medalists in athletics (track and field)
Pan American Games bronze medalists for the United States
Athletes (track and field) at the 1967 Pan American Games
Medalists at the 1967 Pan American Games
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