Myers, Laurence E.

Myers, Laurence E.

▪ American athlete
byname  Lon Myers  
born Feb. 16, 1858, Richmond, Va., U.S.
died Feb. 15, 1899

      American all-around runner who set records in every race from the 50-yard dash to the mile run. He competed for the Manhattan Athletic Club.

      In 1880 Myers was Amateur Athletic Union champion in the 100-yard, 220-yard, 440-yard, and 880-yard races, and he repeated for all but the last in 1881. In 1884 he won the 220-yard, 440-yard, and 880-yard championships. His best times were: 100-yard race, 10 sec; 220-yard race, 22.6 sec; 440-yard race, 48.6 sec; 880-yard race, 1 min 55.4 sec; and 1-mile race, 4 min 27.6 sec. He turned professional in 1885.

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