Larry Stuart (athlete) Larry Stuart (athlete) Larry Stuart (born October 19, 1937 – June 6, 2015) was an American track and field athlete, known primarily for the javelin throw. He has held numerous records in the event, including four times setting and improving the National Junior College Record while at Santa Ana College and after a stint throwing in the Marines, the school record at the University of Southern California, at on March 30, 1963 which held until 1986 when the design of the javelin was changed for competition worldwide. Stuart competed twice in the United States Olympic Trials, finishing 8th in 1960
Alexander Grant (athlete) Alexander Grant (athlete) Alexander Grant (April 16, 1875 – October 13, 1946) was an American track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Grant competed in the 800 metres. He placed sixth or seventh in his first-round (semifinals) heat and did not advance to the final. He did not participate in the 4000 metre steeplechase. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1900. Grant then dominated American distance running, as the national champion in the 1500 meter race from 1901 to 1903, the 5000 meter event in 1903 and 1904, the 10000 meter