Leo Larrivee

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLeo Edward•Larrivee
Used nameLeo•Larrivee
Born23 November 1903 in Fall River, Massachusetts (USA)
Died7 October 1928 in Chicago, Illinois (USA)
Measurements173 cm / 59 kg
AffiliationsHoly Cross University
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Leo Larrivee was a middle distance runner for Holy Cross and the Boston AA. After graduating in 1925 from Holy Cross, Larrivee enrolled in medical school at Loyola of Chicago. He also worked there as an assistant track coach. In October 1928 Larrivee and six companions were going to a dance one evening, when they were in an automobile accident. Larrivee and all on board were killed. A memorial trophy was given in his name for the 2-mile race at the Boston Knights of Columbus indoor meet.

Personal Bests: Mile – 4:21.8 (1925); 3000 – 8:47e (1924).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Leo Larrivee
3,000 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) United States 3 Bronze