Larry Young

United StatesUnited StatesRetired
Born
Feb 10, 1943 (83 years old)
Birthplace
Independence, Missouri (USA)
Height
1.78 m
Weight
67 kg

Larry Young is a United States race walker, born on February 10, 1943 in Independence, Missouri (USA). Standing 1.78 m and weighing 67 kg, He competes primarily in the 20kmW and 50kmW.

His personal bests include 1:32:53.4 in the 20kmW and 4:00:46.0 in the 50kmW. He has earned 2 bronze medals in major international competitions.

1972 season best1:32:53.4Aug 31, 1972
Medals2Olympic Games: 2 bronze
Last competitionThe XX Olympic GamesSep 3, 1972 · 4:00:46.0
The XX Olympic Games

As of Oct 27, 2026: 1972 season best 1:32:53.4 (Aug 31, 1972) · Last competition: The XX Olympic Games, Sep 3, 1972, 4:00:46.0 · Olympic Games: 2 bronze · 83 years old · Retired

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
20kmW19721:32:53.4928 pts–
50kmW19724:00:46.01,100 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games––22

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
197220kmW 1:32:53.4–Aug 31, 1972The XX Olympic Games
197250kmW 4:00:46.0–Sep 3, 1972The XX Olympic Games
196850kmW 4:31:55.4–Oct 17, 1968The XIX Olympic Games
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

1972 season best: 1:32:53.4, set on Aug 31, 1972. Last competition: The XX Olympic Games on Sep 3, 1972, 4:00:46.0.

Larry Young has won 2 Olympic Games medals.